Shoofly Pie
This old-fashioned Shoofly Pie is a nostalgic Pennsylvania Dutch classic that combines a rich, gooey molasses filling with a buttery, crumbly topping. It’s baked in a flaky pie crust and served at room temperature, letting all the sweet, spiced flavors shine through. Whether you’re serving it for a holiday dessert or just craving a cozy homemade treat, this pie is always a winner!
Ingredients
- 1 cup molasses
- 3/4 cup water (hot )
- 3/4 tsp baking soda
- 1 egg (beaten)
- 9 inch deep dish pie crust (1 unbaked)
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup brown sugar (packed)
- 1/4 cup shortening
Instructions
- 1
Preheat oven to 400°F and place the unbaked pie crust into a 9-inch deep dish pie pan.
- 2
In a bowl, stir together molasses, hot water, and baking soda. Whisk in the beaten egg until smooth, then pour the mixture into the pie crust.
- 3
In another bowl, mix the flour and brown sugar. Cut in the shortening with a fork or pastry cutter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Sprinkle evenly over the molasses filling.
- 4
Place the pie on a baking sheet and bake at 400°F for 15 minutes. Reduce the heat to 350°F and continue baking for 30 minutes, or until the filling is set and the crumb topping is golden brown.
- 5
Let the pie cool completely before slicing. The filling will thicken as it cools.
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