Shoo Fly Pie Recipe

Summary

Difficulty LevelAverageHealth IndexJust Enjoy
CuisineAmericanCourseDessert

Ingredients

Pastry for a 1 crust pie
Crumb mixture:
1 1/2 cups all purpose flour
1/2 cup brown sugar, firmly packed
Pinch of salt
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
Big pinch each ginger and nutmeg
1/4 cup soft butter
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
Filling:
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 cup molasses
1/2 cup boiling water
2/3 of crumb mixture

How to make Shoo Fly Pie

Line an 8 inch pie pan with pastry.
Refrigerate while you prepare the crumb mixture and filling.
Combine flour with brown sugar, salt, and spices.
Pinch in the butter until the mixture looks mealy.
Set aside.
Stir baking soda and molasses into boiling water.
Add two thirds of the crumb mixture and pour into the unbaked pie shell.
Sprinkle top with remaining crumbs and bake in a preheated 375° oven for 30 to 40 minutes or until crust and crumbs are golden brown.

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