Single pie crust of your           14 oz Package caramels
          Choice                          1 1/2 c  Whipped cream
          FILLING:                                 TOPPING:
     1    Envelope unflavored gelatin         2 tb Sugar
   1/4 c  Cold water                        1/4 c  Slivered almonds
     1 c  Milk                           
Preheat oven to 450F.
 Make pie crust of your choice for a unfilled one crust pie using a 9
 inch pie pan. Bake at 450F for 9-11 minutes or until light golden
 brown. Cool completely.
 In a small bowl, soften gelatin in water; set aside. In a medium heavy
 saucepan, combine milk and caramels, cook over low heat until
 caramels are melted and mixture is smooth, stirring frequently.Add
 softened gelatin; stir until gelatin is dissolved. Refrigerate about
 1 hour our until mixture is slightly thickened but not set; stirring
 occasionally. Fold caramel mixture into whipped cream. Pour into
 cooled baked crust; spread evenly. Refrigerate 2 hours or until firm.
 In a small skillet, combine sugar and almnds; cook over low heat until
 sugar is melted and almonds are golden brown, stirring constantly.
 Immediately spread on foil or greased cookie sheet. Cool; break
 apart. Just before serving, garnish pie with caramelized almonds.
                 
                 Yields       
                8 servings