Description
This classic Pennsylvania Dutch shoofly pie features a rich, amber molasses ripple top and a tender crumb, perfect for any occasion, filling your home with sweet, molasses-rich notes.
Ingredients
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 0.5 cup brown sugar
- 0.25 cup cold butter, cut into cubes
- 0.5 cup dark molasses (amber preferred)
- 0.5 cup boiling water
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 large egg yolk
- 2 tablespoons additional amber molasses
- 1 pre-made 9-inch pie crust
Instructions
- Prep Your Crust: Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Place your pre-made pie crust into a 9-inch pie plate. Flute the edges if desired for a decorative finish.
- Make The Crumbs: In a medium bowl, combine 1 cup (125g) all-purpose flour, 0.5 cup (100g) brown sugar, and 0.25 cup (56g) cold butter (cut into cubes). Use your fingertips or a pastry blender to mix until coarse crumbs form, resembling wet sand.
- Prepare The Wet Bottom: In another bowl, whisk together 0.5 cup (120ml) amber molasses, 0.5 cup (120ml) boiling water, 1 teaspoon baking soda, and 1 large egg yolk until well combined. The mixture will lighten and get bubbly.
- Assemble The Pie: Pour the wet bottom mixture into the pie crust. Gently sprinkle the prepared crumbs evenly over the wet bottom.
- Add The Molasses Ripple: Drizzle 2 tablespoons (30ml) of amber molasses in concentric circles over the crumb topping. Use a toothpick or knife to gently swirl the molasses into the crumbs for that signature ripple effect.
- Bake The Pie: Place the pie on a baking sheet to catch any drips. Bake for 40-45 minutes at 375°F (190°C), or until the crumbs are golden brown and the filling is set but still slightly wobbly in the center. If the crust edges brown too quickly, lightly tent with foil to prevent over-browning.
- Cool And Serve: Let the pie cool completely on a wire rack before slicing. This allows the filling to fully set, making for cleaner slices and a perfect texture.
Notes
For quicker prep, use a food processor for crumb making. Avoid overmixing the wet bottom and do not overbake the pie to prevent drying out the filling.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approx. 110 g)
- Calories: 380 calories
- Sugar: 45 g
- Sodium: 280 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 55 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg