My Grandma's Shoofly Pie

This shoofly pie is a classic Pennsylvania Dutch recipe featuring a super rich filling made with brown sugar and molasses. Irresistible!

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 45 mins
• Total Time: 60 mins
• Calories: 455 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 cup packed brown sugar
• 1 egg, beaten
• 1 cup molasses
• 1 (9 inch) pie shell
• 1.5 cups all-purpose flour
• 0.75 teaspoon baking soda
• 0.25 cup shortening
• 0.75 cup hot water

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).

Step 2

Combine molasses, hot water, and baking soda together in a medium bowl; whisk in beaten egg until well combined. Pour mixture into pie shell.

Step 3

Combine flour and brown sugar in a separate medium bowl; cut in shortening until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.

Step 4

Sprinkle on top of pie filling.

Step 5

Place pie on a cookie sheet and bake in the preheated oven for 15 minutes. Lower temperature to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C); bake for an additional 30 minutes.