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Amish Shoofly Pie

Shoofly Pie is an American classic from Amish country, where the sticky molasses filling is a tradition among the Pennsylvania Dutch and others familiar with the region. It bakes up perfectly moist and has the perfect balances of spices, rich molasses, and a buttery, flaky crust.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time45 minutes
Cooling Time2 hours
Total Time2 hours 55 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Servings: 8 servings
Author: Amy Nash

Ingredients

  • 1 unbaked pie crust (1/2 of my recipe)
  • 1 1/2 cups (212g) all-purpose flour
  • 3/4 cup (150g) brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 6 Tablespoons cold salted butter
  • 3/4 cup hot water
  • 3/4 teaspoon baking soda
  • 3/4 cup (227g) unsulphured molasses (not blackstrap molasses)
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 425℉ (220℃).
  • Roll out the pie crust on a floured surface and use it to line a 9-inch pie plate. Crimp the edges and set it in the fridge to chill while preparing the filling.
    1 unbaked pie crust
  • In a food processor, combine flour, sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt. Cut in butter until it resembles crumbs.
    1 1/2 cups (212g) all-purpose flour, 3/4 cup (150g) brown sugar, 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon, 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg, 1/4 teaspoon salt, 6 Tablespoons cold salted butter
  • In a bowl, combine hot water and soda until dissolved. Whisk in the molasses and vanilla.
    3/4 cup hot water, 3/4 teaspoon baking soda, 3/4 cup (227g) unsulphured molasses, 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • Pour the molasses mixture into the crust. Sprinkle with the crumb mixture, making sure to cover the pie evenly and go all the way to the edges of the crust.
  • Bake for 15 minutes, then reduce the heat to 350℉ (175℃) and bake for another 22-28 minutes. Center might be slightly jiggly. Cool completely. Top with whipped cream or ice cream.

Nutrition

Calories: 437kcal | Carbohydrates: 72g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 0.3g | Cholesterol: 47mg | Sodium: 350mg | Potassium: 541mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 44g | Vitamin A: 296IU | Vitamin C: 0.01mg | Calcium: 98mg | Iron: 3mg

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