Montgomery Pie

This classic Pennsylvania Dutch pie has two layers: a molasses bottom layer and a creamy buttermilk custard top layer.

• Preparation Time: 30 mins
• Cooking Time: 40 mins
• Total Time: 1 hr 10 mins
• Calories: 441 Calories

Ingredients

• ½ cup white sugar
• 1 egg
• 1 tablespoon lemon zest
• ½ teaspoon baking soda
• 1 egg, beaten
• 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• ½ cup molasses
• 1 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
• 1 cup water
• ½ cup buttermilk
• ⅔ cup white sugar
• 1 recipe pastry for a 9 inch single crust pie
• 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
• ¼ cup butter, room temperature

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

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

Step 2

Combine 1/2 cup sugar with 2 tablespoons flour and mix well. Stir in the molasses, egg, 1 cup water, lemon juice and lemon zest. Mix thoroughly and pour into the unbaked pie shell.

Step 3

Cream the butter with the remaining 2/3 cup white sugar until light and fluffy. Add the beaten egg. Sift 1-1/4 cups flour and baking soda together, then add to the creamed mixture alternately with the buttermilk or sour milk (see Cook's Note). Spread over the top of the mixture in the pie shell.

Step 4

Bake in preheated oven until filling is set, 35 to 40 minutes.