Grits Pie
TOTAL TIME: Prep: 15 min. Bake: 30 min.
YIELD: 10 servings.
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
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3/4 cup water
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1/8 teaspoon salt
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1/4 cup quick-cooking grits
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1/2 cup butter, cubed
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3/4 cup sugar
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2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
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3 large eggs
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1/4 cup buttermilk
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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Pastry for single-crust pie (9 inches)
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Whipped cream, orange slices or sliced fresh strawberries, optional
Directions
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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.
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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.
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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.
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