Description
This shoofly pie recipe with a Molasses Crumb Amber Top is a simple, family-friendly classic that promises a hearty, satisfying dessert. It features a deep molasses filling topped with sweet, buttery crumbs, filling your kitchen with a warm, cozy aroma as it bakes.
Ingredients
- 1 cup (240ml) molasses, light or dark
- 1.5 cups (180g) all-purpose flour, plus extra for dusting
- 0.5 cup (113g) unsalted butter, cold and cubed
- 0.5 cup (100g) brown sugar, packed
- 0.5 cup (100g) granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 cup (240ml) hot water
- 1 tsp (5g) baking soda
- A pinch salt
- 1 9-inch pie crust, store-bought or homemade
Instructions
- Prep Pie Crust: Gently fit your 9-inch pie crust into a pie plate, pressing it against the sides. Crimp the edges decoratively and set aside to chill briefly.
- Make Crumb Topping: In a medium bowl, combine 1.5 cups flour, 0.5 cup brown sugar, 0.5 cup granulated sugar, and 0.5 cup cold butter (cut into small cubes). Mix until coarse, pea-sized crumbs form.
- Prepare Wet Filling: In another bowl, whisk together 1 cup molasses, 1 large egg, and 1 cup hot water with 1 tsp baking soda dissolved in it. Mix until smooth and fully combined. (If too thick, add 1-2 Tbsp more hot water.)
- Assemble Pie: Carefully pour the wet filling into your prepared pie crust. Evenly sprinkle the crumb topping mixture over the liquid filling, ensuring full coverage.
- Bake Pie: Preheat oven to 375F (190C). Bake for 40-50 minutes, or until the crumb is golden brown and the filling is mostly set (slight jiggle in the center is normal).
- Cool Completely: Allow the pie to cool for at least 2-3 hours on a wire rack before slicing. This is crucial for the filling to set properly.
Notes
For a truly flaky crust, keep butter and water as cold as possible. A food processor can speed up crumb topping preparation. Allow pie to cool completely for 2-3 hours for the filling to set properly, preventing a runny slice. For variations, use light molasses for milder flavor or dark for robust depth. Consider a 1:1 gluten-free flour blend for GF, or dairy-free butter for plant-based.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (188 g)
- Calories: 380 calories
- Sugar: 45 g
- Sodium: 250 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 60 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 60 mg
Keywords: shoofly pie, molasses, crumb top, amber top, easy dessert, family-friendly, classic, baking, sweet treat