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Classic Shoofly Pie

Classic Shoofly Pie

Shoofly Pie Recipe

This pie, with its roots in the Pennsylvania Dutch tradition, brings a touch of nostalgia and warmth to any table. It has all the flavors of a molasses ginger cookie mixed with a buttery streusel in a flakey pastry crust. 

Shoofly pie is basically everything you love about a ginger cookie, molasses pecan pie filling and streusel all combined into one magical dessert. Streusel in the pie; streusel on the pie. Because literally everything is better with a crumb topping.

Most shoofly recipes are divided into two camps: those who layer the molasses custard with the crumbs and those who just dump the crumbs on top.

I take a firm “the more the merrier” stance on streusel, so I advocate for the layered approach.

The spiced crumbs just seamlessly blended into the molasses custard, so that it is just a rich, creamy, spicy, sweet filling. Say what now?

This is what has been missing in my life.

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Classic Shoofly Pie Recipe


Step by Step Guide to Making Classic Shoofly Pie


  1. Preheat and Prepare: Preheat your oven to 400°F. Fit the pie crust into your dish, crimping the edges for a decorative touch.

  2. Make the Crumbs: In a mixing bowl, combine the flour, spices, salt, and brown sugar. Cut in the cold butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Set aside.


  3. Mix the Filling: Dissolve the baking soda in boiling water, then stir in the molasses and beaten egg yolk until well combined.


  4. Layer the Pie: Pour a layer of the molasses mixture into the pie crust, then sprinkle a layer of crumbs on top. Repeat, ending with a crumb layer.


  5. Bake: Bake at 400°F for 10 minutes, then reduce the heat to 350°F and continue baking for 20 minutes or until set. The pie should be firm but slightly jiggly in the center.


  6. Cool and Serve: Let the pie cool to room temperature before slicing. Serve with whipped cream or ice cream if desired.


Recipe Notes:


  • The pie improves with time, as the flavors deepen and meld.
  • The filling will firm up as it cools, so if it seems a bit soft when it comes out of the oven, don’t worry.
  • For a homemade touch, making your pie crust adds a special flair to this comforting dessert.

Classic Shoofly Pie Recipe

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Classic Shoofly Pie Recipe

Classic Shoofly Pie


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  • Author: Lindsey Farr
  • Total Time: 50 minutes
  • Yield: 8 servings 1x

Description

This pie, with its roots in the Pennsylvania Dutch tradition, brings a touch of nostalgia and warmth to any table. It has all the flavors of a molasses ginger cookie mixed with a buttery streusel in a flakey pastry crust.


Ingredients

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For the Crumbs:

  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 teaspoon grated nutmeg
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 cup light brown sugar, packed
  • 1/4 cup butter, cubed and cold

For the Filling:

  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 3/4 cup boiling water
  • 1/2 cup unsulfured molasses
  • 1 large egg yolk, well beaten
  • Single Pie Crust

Instructions

  1. Preheat and Prepare: Preheat your oven to 400°F. Fit the pie crust into your dish, crimping the edges for a decorative touch.
  2. Make the Crumbs: In a mixing bowl, combine the flour, spices, salt, and brown sugar. Cut in the cold butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Set aside.
  3. Mix the Filling: Dissolve the baking soda in boiling water, then stir in the molasses and beaten egg yolk until well combined.
  4. Layer the Pie: Pour a layer of the molasses mixture into the pie crust, then sprinkle a layer of crumbs on top. Repeat, ending with a crumb layer.
  5. Bake: Bake at 400°F for 10 minutes, then reduce the heat to 350°F and continue baking for 20 minutes or until set. The pie should be firm but slightly jiggly in the center.
  6. Cool and Serve: Let the pie cool to room temperature before slicing. Serve with whipped cream or ice cream if desired.

Notes

  • The pie improves with time, as the flavors deepen and meld.
  • The filling will firm up as it cools, so if it seems a bit soft when it comes out of the oven, don’t worry.
  • For a homemade touch, making your pie crust adds a special flair to this comforting dessert.
  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 30 mins
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

 

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