Shoo-Fly Pie Recipe

Name: Shoo-Fly Pie
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 c. light molasses; 1 egg yolk, beaten; 1/2 tsp. baking soda; 3/4 c. boiling water; 3/4 c. all-purpose flour; 1/2 c. brown sugar; 2 Tbsp. butter, margarine or shortening; 1/8 tsp. ginger; 1/8 tsp. cloves; 1/8 tsp. nutmeg; 1/2 tsp. cinnamon; 1/4 tsp. salt; 9-inch pie shell, unbaked

Servings: persons

1/2 c. light molasses
1 egg yolk, beaten
1/2 tsp. baking soda
3/4 c. boiling water
3/4 c. all-purpose flour
1/2 c. brown sugar
2 Tbsp. butter, margarine or shortening
1/8 tsp. ginger
1/8 tsp. cloves
1/8 tsp. nutmeg
1/2 tsp. cinnamon
1/4 tsp. salt
9-inch pie shell, unbaked

1
Pour 3/4 cup hot water over soda in small bowl. Stir to dissolve. Beat in molasses and egg yolk, combining well.
2
In medium bowl, combine flour, sugar, salt and spices, mixing well. Add butter.
3
Using fingers, rub into flour mixture to make crumbs. Sprinkle 1/4 crumb mixture in bottom of pie shell. Top with 1/3 molasses mixture.
4
Continue layering, ending with crumb mixture on top.
5
Preheat oven to 350u00b0. Bake pie for 35 minutes or until filling is firm to the touch when lightly pressed with fingertip. Serve pie warm with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream, if desired.

763

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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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 c. light molasses, 1 egg yolk, beaten, 1/2 tsp. baking soda, 3/4 c. boiling water, and more.

Yes, Shoo-Fly 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.

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