Shoofly Pie is a classic Pennsylvania Dutch dessert that’s as rich in history as it is in flavor.
With its signature molasses filling and crumbly top, this pie is a sweet treat that has been loved for generations.
Named after the need to “shoo” flies away from its sugary surface while it cools, Shoofly Pie brings the comforting flavors of the past into our kitchens today.
This easy Shoofly Pie recipe captures the authentic taste of Pennsylvania Dutch cooking without the fuss.
Ready to bake something delicious? Let’s get started!
INGREDIENTS
1 unbaked pie crust
Filling and crumbles:
1 cup flour
3/4 cup brown sugar
3 tbsp. butter or shortening
Filling:
3/4 cup molasses
1/4 cup light karo syrup
1 egg
pinch cinnamon
pinch nutmeg
1 cup boiling water
1 tsp. baking soda
DIRECTIONS
Preheat oven to 350 degrees
In a bowl mix flour, brown sugar and cut in butter until crumbs. Take out half of mixture and set to the side.
To the crumbs in the bowl add corn syrup, molasses, pinch of cinnamon and nutmeg and egg. Stir until incorporated.
Heat one cup of water to boil. Add baking soda and stir. Add water to batter and stir.
Pour batter into unbaked pie shell. Sprinkle remainder of crumbs on top.
Bake at 350 for 45-50 minutes until set and firm.
