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Prep Time: 15 Minutes Cook Time: 30 Minutes |
Ready In: 45 Minutes Servings: 10 |
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Simple, southern and scrumptious, this pie will be a definite hit even with people who dislike grits. It has the perfect custardy texture.Victoria Hudson, Pickens, South Carolina Ingredients:
3/4 cup water |
1/8 teaspoon salt |
1/4 cup quick-cooking grits |
1/2 cup butter, cubed |
3/4 cup sugar |
2 tablespoons king arthur unbleached all-purpose flour |
3 eggs |
1/4 cup buttermilk |
1 teaspoon vanilla extract |
pastry for single-crust pie (9 inches) |
whipped cream, orange slices or sliced fresh strawberries, optional |
Directions:
1. In a small saucepan, bring water and salt to a boil. Slowly stir in grits. Reduce heat; cook and stir for 4-5 minutes or until thickened. Add butter; stir until melted. Remove from the heat; cool to room temperature.
2. In a small bowl, whisk the sugar, flour, eggs, buttermilk and vanilla. Slowly stir into grits. Roll out pastry to fit a 9-in. pie plate. Transfer pastry to pie plate. Trim pastry to 1/2 in. beyond edge of plate; flute edges. Add filling.
3. Bake at 325° for 30-35 minutes or just until set. Serve warm or cool to room temperature. Garnish with whipped cream and orange or strawberries if desired. Yield: 10 servings.
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