Authentic Shoo Fly Pie (Straight from Lancaster Co.)

Sherie717's Note:

Born, raised & still residing in Lancaster County Amish/PA Dutch Country this is as authentic as it gets. This recipe is from the Mennonite Community Cookbook that's older than me & given to me by my mother. I saw a few other versions posted, but none were like this one. You could use 9 inch pre-pared pie crust but for the real deal you may want to start from scratch (see my Homemade Pie Crust (Pa Dutch Country) for the crust that goes with).

• Total Time: 45 mins
• Prep Time: 20 mins
• Cook Time: 25 mins

Ingredients:

Yield: 1 pie

Bottom Part

• 3/4 cup dark molasses (sorghum or dark Karo)
• 3/4 cup boiling water
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda

Top Part

• 1 1/2 cups flour
• 1/4 cup shortening or 1/4 cup butter
• 1/2 cup brown sugar
• 1 (9 inch) pastry dough

Directions:

1. Dissolve baking soda in hot water and add molasses.
2. Combine sugar and flour and rub in shortening to make crumbs.
3. Pour 1/3 of the liquid into an unbaked crust.
4. Add 1/3 of the crumb mixture.
5. Continue alternating layers, ending with crumbs on top.
6. Bake at 375 for approximately 35 minutes.

Reviews

[kazimmers]

Made this pie last night for the family. This was the first time making/tasting Shoofly pie, so could not compare with others. However, the pie was very good. The molasses was not over powering. I will make it again soon.

[bhinerdeer]

Thanks for the recipe. This looks like the dry bottom, which I am looking forward to trying. Here in Lancaster County McClures pies and salads makes a great wet bottom if you ever get the chance to try it. It is from a family handed down recipe as well. 30 years plus old Amish/Mennonite recipe. I used to feel bad for the folks that don't live in Lancaster, they can never get the authentic shoo fly pie, but recently McClure's starting shipping pies. You can order on-line at http://shoo-fly-pie.com