Shoofly Pie
This old-fashioned Shoofly Pie is a nostalgic Pennsylvania Dutch classic that combines a rich, gooey molasses filling with a buttery, crumbly topping. It’s baked in a flaky pie crust and served at room temperature, letting all the sweet, spiced flavors shine through. Whether you’re serving it for a holiday dessert or just craving a cozy homemade treat, this pie is always a winner!
Servings: 8
Calories: 1566kcal
Equipment
- Mixing bowls
- Fork or pastry cutter
- 9-inch deep dish pie plate
- Oven mitts
Ingredients
- 1 cup molasses
- ¾ cup water hot
- ¾ tsp baking soda
- 1 egg beaten
- 9 inch deep dish pie crust 1 unbaked
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup brown sugar packed
- ¼ cup shortening
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F and place the unbaked pie crust into a 9-inch deep dish pie pan.
- In a bowl, stir together molasses, hot water, and baking soda. Whisk in the beaten egg until smooth, then pour the mixture into the pie crust.
- In another bowl, mix the flour and brown sugar. Cut in the shortening with a fork or pastry cutter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Sprinkle evenly over the molasses filling.
- Place the pie on a baking sheet and bake at 400°F for 15 minutes. Reduce the heat to 350°F and continue baking for 30 minutes, or until the filling is set and the crumb topping is golden brown.
- Let the pie cool completely before slicing. The filling will thicken as it cools.
Notes
- Shoofly pie is best served at room temperature, and it's even more flavorful the next day.
- For a lighter taste, swap out half the molasses with dark corn syrup.
Nutrition
Calories: 1566kcal | Carbohydrates: 195g | Protein: 17g | Fat: 80g | Saturated Fat: 22g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 11g | Monounsaturated Fat: 40g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 20mg | Sodium: 1033mg | Potassium: 916mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 58g | Vitamin A: 30IU | Calcium: 167mg | Iron: 9mg