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Classic Molasses Shoofly Pie

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A nostalgic, old-fashioned dessert featuring a syrupy molasses filling and a crumbly, buttery streusel top, perfect for cool evenings and gatherings.

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 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. Mix the molasses with the 3/4 cup hot boiling 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. Transfer the filling to the prepared pie crust.
  6. Combine the 2 cups flour and 1 cup packed dark brown sugar in another bowl.
  7. Work in the softened butter until the mixture becomes crumbly.
  8. Sprinkle the crumb mixture evenly over the molasses filling.
  9. Lower the oven temperature to 350 degrees F and bake uncovered for 40 minutes.
  10. Let the pie rest for about 15 minutes before slicing to allow the filling to set.

Notes

Serve with a dollop of whipped cream or vanilla ice cream for added creaminess.

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Keywords: Shoofly Pie, Molasses Pie, American Dessert, Old-fashioned Dessert

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