Shoofly Pie
Shoofly pie is a Pennsylvania Dutch baked good with a deep molasses filling and a soft crumb topping made from flour, butter, and brown sugar. The filling sets to a slightly sticky, rich layer that contrasts with the crumbly streusel above it. It bakes in about 45 minutes and is traditionally served at room temperature.
Equipment
- 9-inch pie plate
- Mixing Bowls
- Whisk
- Pastry cutter or two forks
- Oven
Ingredients
Pie Crust
- 1 piece Pre-made or homemade pie crust 9-inch crust
Filling
- 1 cup Molasses Dark molasses for rich flavor
- ¾ teaspoon Baking soda
- ¾ cup Boiling water
- 1 cup Brown sugar Packed
- 1 large Egg Lightly beaten
Crumb Topping
- 1 ½ cups All-purpose flour Sifted
- ½ cup Brown sugar Packed
- ¼ cup Unsalted butter Cold
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Prepare the pie crust: Fit the pie crust into a 9-inch pie plate, crimping the edges as desired. Set aside.
- Make the filling: In a mixing bowl, dissolve the baking soda in boiling water, then stir in the molasses and brown sugar until fully combined. Let it cool slightly before whisking in the beaten egg.
- Prepare the crumb topping: In another bowl, combine the flour and brown sugar. Using a pastry cutter or two forks, cut the cold butter into the mixture until it resembles coarse crumbs.
- Assemble the pie: Pour the molasses filling into the prepared crust, then evenly sprinkle the crumb topping over the filling.
- Bake: Place the pie in the oven and bake for 40-45 minutes, or until the filling is set and the crumb topping is golden brown.
- Cool: Allow the pie to cool on a wire rack before serving. The texture will firm up as it cools.
Notes
- For a deeper molasses flavor, consider using blackstrap molasses.
- If you prefer a lighter sweetness, reduce the amount of brown sugar in the filling by 1/4 cup.
Nutrition
Calories: 521kcalCarbohydrates: 100gProtein: 5gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 0.2gCholesterol: 39mgSodium: 228mgPotassium: 726mgFiber: 1gSugar: 72gVitamin A: 211IUCalcium: 134mgIron: 4mg
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