Classic Shoofly Pie

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.

• Preparation Time: 30 mins
• Cooking Time: 30 mins
• Total Time: 60 mins
• Calories: 480 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 cup brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 pinch salt
• 1 cup boiling water
• 1 (9 inch) unbaked pie crust
• 1.5 cups all-purpose flour
• 0.5 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 0.5 cup molasses
• 0.75 cup butter

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).

Step 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.

Step 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.

Step 4

Bake in preheated oven until crust is light brown and crumbs are golden on top, about 30 minutes.