Shoofly Pie
In a world full of pre-made snacks and easy meals, there’s a big joy in making something yourself, right? Shoofly Pie is a great example of homemade goodness. So, what is Shoofly Pie?
This pie is a tasty mix of molasses, brown sugar, and a crumbly, buttery crust. It’s a treat from the Pennsylvania Dutch community that has been around for centuries, made with simple ingredients and lots of love in baking traditions.
Whether you’re serving it at a family dinner or giving it as a surprise to your neighbors, the happiness that comes from sharing good food is unbeatable.
- Depending on your preference, you can adjust the sweetness of the pie by adding more or less sugar to the filling mixture.
- If the crust starts to brown too quickly while baking, you can cover the edges with aluminum foil or a pie crust shield to prevent over-browning.
- The pie is done when the filling is set, and the crust is golden brown. You can use a toothpick inserted into the center to check if the filling has set—it should come out clean.
- Allow the pie to cool completely before slicing. This helps the filling set further and makes for neater slices.
The origin of the name “Shoofly Pie” is uncertain, but one theory suggests that the name came from its popularity among Pennsylvania Dutch bakers who used to place the pies near open windows to attract flies away from other baked goods.
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Yes, you can make Shoofly Pie ahead of time. It can be stored at room temperature for up to two days or in the refrigerator for up to five days. Allow it to come to room temperature or warm it slightly before serving.
Yes, Shoofly Pie can be frozen for up to three months. Wrap it tightly in plastic wrap and aluminum foil before freezing. Thaw it in the refrigerator overnight before serving.
Shoofly Pie
- Preheat your oven to 400 degrees. If you’re using a homemade pie crust, prepare it and place it in a 9-inch pie dish. If using a store-bought crust, ensure its thawed if frozen, and place it in the pie dish.
- In a medium-sized mixing bowl, combine flour, brown sugars, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and salt.
- Cut in the cold butter using a pastry cutter or two knives until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- In a separate small bowl, dissolve the baking soda in hot water. Stir in the molasses
until well combined. - Pour the molasses mixture into the prepared pie dish.
- Sprinkle flour mixture over the filling into the pie dish. Place the pie in the preheated oven and bake for 10 minutes.
- After 15 minutes, turn oven to 350 degrees, and continue baking for 30 more
minutes, or until the filling is set and the crust is golden brown.
- Once baked, remove the pie from the oven and allow it to cool on a wire rack for at
least 20 minutes before serving. Serve slices with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream if desired.
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Ingredients
- 1 Pie crust premade or homemade
- 1.5 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup dark brown sugar
- 1/2 cup light brown sugar
- 4 tablespoons butter cold and cut into cubes
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1 cup molasses
- 1 cup boiling water
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400 degrees. If you're using a homemade pie crust, prepare it and place it in a 9-inch pie dish.
- If using a store-bought crust, ensure its thawed if frozen, and place it in the pie dish.
- In a medium-sized mixing bowl, combine flour, brown sugars, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and salt.
- Cut in the cold butter using a pastry cutter or two knives until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- In a separate small bowl, dissolve the baking soda in hot water. Stir in the molasses until well combined.
- Pour the molasses mixture into the prepared pie dish.
- Sprinkle flour mixture over the filling into the pie dish.
- Place the pie in the preheated oven and bake for 10 minutes.
- After 15 minutes, turn oven to 350 degrees, and continue baking for 30 more minutes, or until the filling is set and the crust is golden brown.
- Once baked, remove the pie from the oven and allow it to cool on a wire rack for at least 20 minutes before serving.
- Serve slices with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream if desired.
Nutrition
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