Shoofly Pie Recipe
Bake this old-fashioned shoofly pie, which is a traditional Pennsylvania Dutch dessert known for its unique, rich flavor and simple ingredients. This classic pie features a gooey molasses filling, which gives it a deep, caramel-like taste and dark color. The filling is made by combining molasses, brown sugar, and water, often thickened with flour or cornmeal, and spiced with cinnamon or nutmeg.
Equipment
- 1 Cast iron skillet or baking pie dish.
Ingredients
For the Pie Crust
- 1 pie crust shell or homemade pie crust.
For the Filling
- 1 cup molasses (light or dark).
- ¾ cup boiling water.
- ¾ tsp baking soda.
- 1 large egg, beaten.
For the Crumb Topping
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour.
- 1 cup packed brown sugar.
- ¼ cup vegetable shortening.
Additional Ingredients
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon.
- ¼ tsp ground nutmeg.
- ½ tsp salt.
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400 degrees.
For the Pie Crust
- Line a pie plate with the crust and set it aside.
For the Filling
- Mix molasses, boiling water, and baking soda in a bowl and carefully whisk in the egg.
For the Crumb Topping
- Combine flour, butter, brown sugar, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg until crumbly.
Assemble and Bake
- Pour the filling into the crust and add the crumb topping.
- Bake for 45 minutes or until set.
Cool and Serve
- Allow the pie to cool before slicing and serving, preferably with a dollop of whipped cream or a scoop of vanilla ice cream.