Ingredients
3/4 cup water1/8 teaspoon salt1/4 cup quick-cooking grits1/2 cup butter, cubed3/4 cup sugar2 tablespoons all-purpose flour3 large eggs1/4 cup buttermilk1 teaspoon vanilla extractPastry for single-crust pie (9 inches)Whipped cream, orange slices or sliced fresh strawberries, optional
Preparation
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.
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.
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.
