Recipe for cooking orange blossom grits

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Orange Blossom Grits

Source: Quaker Oats test kitchens, Chicago, Illinois

2 c. water
1 c. orange juice
3/4 quick grits, uncooked *
1/2 tsp. grated orange peel (optional)
1/4 tsp. salt (optional)
1/2 c. firmly packed brown sugar

Mix water with orange juice and bring to a boil. Slowly stir in grits, with orange peel and salt if desired. Reduce heat and simmer 3 to 4 mins., stirring occasionally. Pour into a 1-qt. serving dish. Sprinkle evenly with brown sugar. Let stand until brown sugar melts, about 3 to 4 mins..

Serve with ham or poultry. Serves approximately 6.

* To make this recipe with regular grits, increase water to 2 1/2 c. and simmer for an extra 12 to 14 mins..