Grits Pie

• 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

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 325u0b0 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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Taken from www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/grits-pie/ (may not work)