Molasses Pie Recipe

Name: Molasses Pie
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 tablespoons lemon juice or vinegar; 3 tablespoons flour; 4 egg yolks; 1/2 teaspoon each of nutmeg, allspice, cinnamon, and salt; 1 teaspoon ginger; 2 cups molasses; 1/2 cup walnuts (black or English) or almonds; 4 egg whites; 1/2 cup sugar; 2 tablespoons butter; Unbaked pastry shell for 9-inch pie

Servings: persons

4 tablespoons lemon juice or vinegar
3 tablespoons flour
4 egg yolks
1/2 teaspoon each of nutmeg, allspice, cinnamon, and salt
1 teaspoon ginger
2 cups molasses
1/2 cup walnuts (black or English) or almonds
4 egg whites
1/2 cup sugar
2 tablespoons butter
Unbaked pastry shell for 9-inch pie

1
Combine the lemon juice or vinegar and flour in a bowl.
2
Stir in the egg yolks, the spices and salt, the molasses and nuts.
3
Spread the butter on the unbaked pastry shell and add the filling.
4
Bake 10 to 12 minutes at 450 degrees, reduce the heat to 325 degrees, and continue baking about 35 minutes longer, or until almost firm.
5
Remove and cool on a rack.
6
When the pie is cool, make a meringue using 4 egg whites beaten until they hold soft peaks, then the sugar gradually added, a tablespoon at a time.
7
Beat until the sugar is dissolved and the meringue stiff and glossy.
8
Spread this over the pie, being certain to cover the edges.
9
Place in a 350-degree oven to brown lightly.
10
Serve cooled.

583

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 tablespoons lemon juice or vinegar, 3 tablespoons flour, 4 egg yolks, 1/2 teaspoon each of nutmeg, allspice, cinnamon, and salt, and more.

Yes, Molasses Pie falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Molasses Pie

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