Grits Pie

Name: Grits Pie
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 10 servings.
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 all-purpose flour; 3 large 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

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 all-purpose flour
3 large 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

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.

Originally published as Grits Pie in Country Woman October/November 2012

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skipperstrucking

Sep 14, 2014

I am a born and raised southern boy, and I have never heard of grits pie. I decided to give it a try. Great texture and taste, very easy to make. Will definitely make again and share with friends and family. Since there is sugar mixed with grits, I bet this was originally a Yankee recipe since no self respecting Southerner would ever put sugar on grits. No matter where it came from or who made it first, it is still a great pie, give it a try.
KristineChayes

Nov 11, 2013

I've made this pie a few times already and my family really likes it. It's easy to make, holds up well, and has a nice taste. I add an extra teaspoon of vanilla extract because I love anything vanilla. I've served this pie topped with fresh sliced strawberries, but it's delicious all by itself, too!