What does ShooFly Pie taste like?

ShooFly Pie has a unique flavor profile that is both sweet and slightly bitter, due to the molasses. The crumb topping adds a buttery, sweet crumble that balances the rich filling.

Is ShooFly Pie a wet bottom or dry bottom pie?

This recipe is for a wet bottom ShooFly Pie, meaning the filling is gooey and moist. There is also a dry bottom version where the filling is more cake-like.

Can I use a store-bought pie crust?

Yes, you can use a store-bought pie crust to save time. Just make sure it's a 9-inch crust.

Amish ShooFly Pie – Classic Molasses Crumb Pie Recipe

Name: Amish ShooFly Pie
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 50 min
Total time: 1 h 10 min
Cuisine: Amish
Ingredients: 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour; ¾ cup packed light brown sugar; ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon; ½ cup (1 stick) cold unsalted butter, cut into cubes; 1 egg, lightly beaten; 1 cup dark molasses; ½ cup boiling water; 1 teaspoon baking soda; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1 unbaked 9-inch pie crust

Description

Craving a taste of simple, comforting goodness? This Amish ShooFly Pie recipe delivers sweet, sticky molasses perfection with a crumbly top and gooey filling – a true taste of tradition.

Ingredients

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1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
¾ cup packed light brown sugar
½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
½ cup (1 stick) cold unsalted butter, cut into cubes
1 egg, lightly beaten
1 cup dark molasses
½ cup boiling water
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 unbaked 9-inch pie crust

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Instructions

In a large bowl, combine flour, brown sugar, and cinnamon. Add cold butter and cut into the mixture until it resembles coarse crumbs. Set aside.
In a separate bowl, whisk together egg and molasses until well combined.
In a heatproof measuring cup, pour boiling water over baking soda. Stir until dissolved.
Carefully pour soda mixture into molasses mixture. Add vanilla extract and stir until combined.
Pour filling into unbaked pie crust. Sprinkle crumb topping evenly over the filling.
Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Bake for 45–50 minutes, until topping is golden and filling is set around edges.
Cool completely on a wire rack before slicing. Enjoy!

Notes

Use cold butter for the crumb topping to keep it crumbly. Don’t overmix the filling to avoid toughness. If browning too quickly, cover loosely with foil. Use dark molasses for richer flavor.

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 50 minutes
Category: Dessert
Method: Baking
Cuisine: Amish

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 slice
Calories: 380
Sugar: 28g
Sodium: 210mg
Fat: 16g
Saturated Fat: 10g
Unsaturated Fat: 5g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 55g
Fiber: 1g
Protein: 3g
Cholesterol: 45mg