Instructions: In a medium saucepan, bring the water to a boil; stir in the grits. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally. Remove from the heat, and stir in the sugar and butter/margarine. Gradually add to the bowl containing the beaten eggs, about 1/4th of the hot mixture; add the egg mixture to the remaining hot mixture, stirring constantly. Cook over low heat until the mixture thickens and reaches 160 degree F (about 8 minutes). Remove from heat, and stir in the flaked coconut and sour cream.

Spoon mixture into the prepared pie crust; cover and chill. Garnish, if desired.

Makes one 9-inch pie.

Recipe: Rachel Major of Prosperity, South Carolina

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