Shoofly Pie

• 1 9-inch pie crust, homemade or store-bought
• 1 cup packed brown sugar
• 1/2 cup molasses
• 1/4 cup hot water
• 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
• 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, cold and cubed

Steps

1. 1 Preheat oven to 375°F.
2. 2 Roll out pie crust and fit into a 9-inch pie dish.
3. 3 In a saucepan, combine 1 cup brown sugar, molasses, and hot water. Bring to a boil, then remove from heat.
4. 4 Whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt, then stir into the molasses mixture until smooth.
5. 5 Pour the filling into the prepared pie crust.
6. 6 For the topping, mix 1/2 cup flour and 1/2 cup brown sugar, then cut in the butter until crumbly.
7. 7 Sprinkle the crumb mixture evenly over the pie filling.
8. 8 Bake for 45 minutes, or until the topping is golden and the filling is set.
9. 9 Let cool completely before slicing.

Equipment

• 9-inch pie dish
• pie weights (optional for pre-baking crust)

Variations

• Add a splash of coffee to the filling for a mocha twist.

Substitutions

• If unsalted butter isn't available, use salted and reduce the added salt by 1/4 teaspoon.

Pairings

• Perfect with a hot cup of coffee or a glass of milk.

Nutrition

Tips

• For a deeper molasses flavor, use unsulfured molasses.
• Pie is best served at room temperature.

Storage

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days. Reheat slices in a 350°F oven for 10 minutes.

Freezing: Freezes well for up to 3 months. Thaw overnight in the refrigerator.

Serving Suggestions

• Serve with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a dollop of whipped cream.

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