Classic Shoofly Pie
Description
A classic Pennsylvania Dutch pie that's quick to prep with a premade pie crust, a sweet and gooey molasses filling, and simple crumb topping.
Ingredients
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1/2 cup molasses
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1 teaspoon baking soda
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1 cup boiling water
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1 pinch salt
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1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
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1 cup brown sugar
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3/4 cup butter
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1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
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1 (9 inch) unbaked pie crust
Directions
1
Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
2
Dissolve baking soda in molasses in a medium bowl; stir until it foams. Stir in boiling water and pinch of salt. In a separate bowl, mix flour, cinnamon, brown sugar, and butter into crumbs.
3
Pour 1/3 of the molasses mixture into unbaked crust. Sprinkle 1/3 of the crumbs over molasses mixture and continue alternating layers, finishing with the crumbs on top.
4
Bake in preheated oven until crust is light brown and crumbs are golden on top, about 30 minutes.