Description
Pennsylvania Dutch classic Shoofly Pie delivers rich molasses magic in a flaky crust, promising deep comfort with each sweet, gooey slice. Generations of bakers have perfected this rustic dessert that connects you directly to hearty Amish kitchen traditions.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 3/4 cup molasses
- 1 large egg
- 3/4 cup hot water
Crust and Dry Ingredients:
- 1 unbaked 9-inch pie crust
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
Topping and Spices:
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
Instructions
- Prepare the pie vessel by positioning the oven rack at the center and preheating to 375F. Carefully drape the pie crust into a 9-inch pan, delicately crimping the edges to create an elegant border.
- Craft the crumbly topping by combining flour, brown sugar, and ground cinnamon in a mixing bowl. Incorporate cold butter using fingertips or a pastry blender until the mixture transforms into rough, uneven granules.
- Create the rich molasses foundation by whisking hot water and dark molasses together in a separate container. Introduce baking soda, stirring thoroughly, then integrate a beaten egg until the mixture achieves a silky, uniform consistency.
- Gently cascade the molasses liquid into the unbaked pie shell, ensuring an even distribution. Liberally scatter the prepared crumb mixture across the surface, covering the entire filling.
- Position the pie in the preheated oven and bake for 35-40 minutes. Look for visual cues: a golden-brown topping and a set, slightly firm filling. Allow the pie to cool completely on a wire rack before slicing to ensure structural integrity.
Notes
- Choose a robust, high-quality molasses for deeper, richer flavor that enhances the traditional Pennsylvania Dutch profile.
- Ensure butter is ice-cold when making crumb topping to achieve a perfectly crumbly, flaky texture that doesn’t become dense.
- Consider using dark molasses for an intense, slightly bitter undertone that balances the pie’s sweetness, creating a more complex taste experience.
- For gluten-free adaptation, substitute regular flour with almond or gluten-free flour blend in both crust and crumb topping without compromising the pie’s signature crumbly consistency.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 278 kcal
- Sugar: 24 g
- Sodium: 166 mg
- Fat: 11 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 43 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 37 mg