Shoofly Pie II

This version of the classic pie has delightful hints of nutmeg, ginger, cinnamon, and cloves.

• Calories: 418 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 cup packed brown sugar
• ¼ teaspoon salt
• 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
• ¾ teaspoon baking soda
• ⅛ teaspoon ground nutmeg
• ¼ cup shortening
• 1 pinch ground cinnamon
• ¾ cup molasses
• 1 pinch ground cloves
• ¾ cup hot water
• 1 (9 inch) pie shell
• 1 pinch ground ginger

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 450 degrees F (225 degrees C).

Step 2

To Make Crumb Filling: In a medium bowl, combine flour and brown sugar. Mix well, then cut in shortening until mixture is crumbly.

Step 3

To Make Molasses Filling: In a medium bowl, combine baking soda, nutmeg, ginger, cinnamon, cloves, and salt. Mix well, then stir in molasses. Pour in hot water and mix until smooth.

Step 4

Sprinkle a layer of crumb filling into pastry shell. Cover with a layer of molasses filling. Alternate layers of crumb and molasses fillings, ending with crumb filling on top.

Step 5

Bake in preheated oven for 15 minutes. Reduce heat to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) and bake an additional 20 minutes.