Description
Enjoy a taste of tradition with this classic Shoofly Pie recipe. A rich molasses filling nestled in a flaky pie crust, topped with a sweet crumbly mixture, this pie is sure to delight your taste buds.
Ingredients
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Pie Crust:
- 1 unbaked 9-inch pie crust
Crumb Topping:
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- â…” cup light brown sugar (packed)
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter (cold, cut into small pieces)
Filling:
- ¾ cup unsulfured molasses
- ¾ cup boiling water
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- 1 large egg (beaten)
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Prepare Crumb Mixture: In a medium bowl, combine flour and brown sugar. Cut in the butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Set aside ½ cup for topping.
- Mix Molasses Filling: In a separate bowl, stir together molasses and boiling water until smooth. Add baking soda and mix well. Stir in beaten egg and salt.
- Assemble Pie: Pour molasses mixture into pie crust. Sprinkle reserved crumb topping over filling.
- Bake: Bake at 400°F for 10 minutes, then reduce heat to 350°F (175°C) and bake for 30–35 minutes until center is set but slightly jiggly.
- Cool and Serve: Cool pie completely before slicing.
Notes
- Shoofly pie is a classic Pennsylvania Dutch dessert.
- For a more cake-like texture, use less molasses and more crumb topping.
- For a gooier version, use dark molasses and reduce baking time slightly.
- Best served at room temperature or lightly warmed.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Pennsylvania Dutch, American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 47g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
