Description
Amish Shoofly Pie is a traditional molasses pie with a rich, sweet filling and a buttery crumb topping baked in a flaky crust. This classic Amish shoofly pie recipe is easy to make with pantry staples and delivers deep caramel-like flavor, making it a perfect old-fashioned dessert for holidays, gatherings, or cozy baking days.
Ingredients
- 1 unbaked 9-inch pie crust
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons butter, softened
- 1 cup molasses
- 3/4 cup hot water
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 large egg, beaten
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Fit the unbaked pie crust into a 9-inch pie plate and crimp edges.
- In a bowl, mix flour and brown sugar. Cut in butter until crumbly. Reserve half for topping.
- In another bowl, combine molasses, hot water, and baking soda.
- Add beaten egg and cinnamon, then whisk until smooth.
- Stir a small portion of the crumb mixture into the molasses mixture.
- Pour filling into the pie crust.
- Sprinkle remaining crumb mixture on top.
- Bake for 35–40 minutes until set and golden.
- Cool completely before slicing.
Notes
- Cooling is essential for the filling to fully set.
- Use dark molasses for deeper flavor, but avoid blackstrap unless desired.
- Great served with coffee or tea.
- Flavor improves as it rests.
