This shoofly pie recipe is a molasses pie with a crumb top and a wet bottom. It is not pecan pie or a pumpkin pie.
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Shoofly Pie
- Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
- Yield: 8 slices 1x
Description
Shoofly Pie. From Alissa.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 unbaked pie crust
- 1 cup (200g) flour
- 1/2 cup (100g) brown sugar
- 1/4 cup (57g) cold butter
- 3/4 cup (180ml) molasses
- 3/4 cup (180ml) boiling water
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 egg
Instructions
- Heat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Cut butter into flour and brown sugar until crumbs form.
- Whisk molasses, boiling water, soda, and egg. Pour into the crust, cover with crumbs, and bake 40 to 45 minutes.
Notes
The bottom stays gooey. A dry center means it baked too long.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Molasses
Not corn syrup. The flavor is molasses.
Soda
It reacts with the molasses and lifts the wet layer.
Crumbs
Half in the filling is the old way. This version keeps them on top.
Crust
Shield the rim if it colors early.
Nutrition (estimated)
About 320 calories per serving. Estimate only, not a lab test.
FAQ
Sorghum?
Yes, in place of molasses.
Storage
Room temperature the day you bake it, then the fridge for 3 days.
Wet bottom
That is the style. It should not be runny when cool.
Slice
Cool at least an hour.