Serves 8
3/4 cup water
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup quick-cooking grits (not instant)
1 stick (8 tablespoons) butter
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
3/4 cup granulated sugar
1/4 cup buttermilk
3 large eggs, beaten
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 pie shell (thawed, if frozen)
Real whipped cream, sweetened
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Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Bring water and salt to boil in medium saucepan. Add grits and cook 5 minutes, stirring constantly. Add butter and cook one more minute. Remove from burner and set aside. In a medium bowl, mix together flour, sugar, buttermilk, eggs and vanilla extract. Slowly stir mixture into the cooled grits. Pour mixture into the pie shell then bake for about 40 minutes or until set. Serve warm or cold with whipped cream and/or berries, if desired.
Eleanor Lightsey O'Key, Hilton Head Island