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Shoofly Pie

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A classic Shoofly Pie with a rich, molasses filling and a crumbly brown sugar topping, perfect for nostalgic dessert moments.

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 (1 stick) salted butter, softened
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt

Instructions

  1. Preheat the 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 boiling water in a large bowl until smooth.
  4. Add the lightly beaten egg, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg to the molasses mixture and stir well.
  5. Pour the filling into the prepared pie crust.
  6. Combine flour and brown sugar in another bowl and work in the softened butter until crumbly.
  7. Sprinkle the crumble evenly over the molasses filling.
  8. Lower the oven temperature to 350 degrees F and bake the pie for 40 minutes.
  9. Remove the pie from the oven and let it rest for 15 minutes before slicing.
  10. Serve warm or at room temperature.

Notes

Store leftover pie covered for up to 1 day at room temperature, or refrigerate for 3-4 days. Can be frozen for up to 2 months.

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Keywords: shoofly pie, dessert, molasses pie, classic dessert, comfort food

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