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Shoofly Pie

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A cozy, old-fashioned molasses pie with a rich filling and a crumbly topping, perfect for any dessert table.

Ingredients

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  • 1 (9-inch) refrigerated pie crust
  • 1 cup molasses
  • 3/4 cup boiling water
  • 1 large egg, room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup dark brown sugar, packed
  • 1/2 cup (1 stick) salted butter, softened
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 400 degrees F and spray a 9-inch deep dish pie pan with nonstick spray.
  2. Press the pie crust evenly into the pie pan and crimp the edges.
  3. In a large bowl, mix the molasses with the hot water until well combined.
  4. Lightly beat the egg and add it to the molasses mixture, then stir in the baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
  5. Mix well and transfer the filling to the pie crust.
  6. In another bowl, combine the flour and brown sugar.
  7. Work in the softened butter until the mixture is crumbly.
  8. Sprinkle this mixture evenly over the pie filling.
  9. Lower the oven temperature to 350 degrees F and bake uncovered for 40 minutes.
  10. Serve warm or at room temperature, letting the pie rest about 15 minutes before slicing.

Notes

Use room temperature egg and softened butter for even mixing. Store leftovers covered at room temperature for up to 2 days.

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