Recipe: Caramel Grits

Caramel Grits presented by Hummingbird
From: Kelly~WA
Serves 6

1 cup heavy cream
2 cinnamon sticks
3 tablespoons sugar
3/4 cup grits
3 Granny Smith apples
Brown sugar to taste
2 cups milk
1/2 teaspoon vanilla
1 teaspoon salt
caramel syrup
butter

Lightly oil six 1-cup ramekins and set aside. In heavy saucepan, stir together cream, milk, cinnamon, vanilla, sugar, and salt. Bring to a boil and stir in grits. Cook over low heat, stirring frequently, until thick and creamy - about 25 minutes. Spoon into ramekins and smooth tops. Cover with Saran wrap and refrigerate overnight.

Before serving, peel and slice apples. Saute with butter and brown sugar until tender. Heat caramel syrup and grits in microwave. Unmold warm grits onto plate and top with syrup and apples and serve.