Molasses Crumb Pie

Name: Molasses Crumb Pie
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 1 h
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 cup all-purpose flour; ½ cup light brown sugar (firmly packed); 4 tablespoons unsalted butter (cold and diced); ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon; Pinch of salt; ½ cup unsulphured molasses; ½ cup boiling water; ¼ teaspoon baking soda; 1 egg (lightly beaten); 1 unbaked 9 inch pie crust (shortcrust or traditional Amish style lard crust works well)

Instructions

Prep:20minCook:40min

This traditional Shoofly Pie features a rich molasses filling layered with a buttery crumb topping inside a flaky crust. A rustic dessert from Pennsylvania Dutch heritage that delivers deep flavour in every slice.

Updated at: Fri, 20 Jun 2025 16:25:02 GMT