Gooey Amish-Inspired Molasses Crumb Pie
The best kinds of desserts are the old-fashioned ones, and this vintage pie recipe is no exception. With just one bite of this Gooey Amish-Inspired Molasses Crumb Pie, you'll be sold on the great flavor of authentic Amish recipes. Made with a full cup of molasses, there's no denying this sweet pie is also one of those sticky desserts that's worth getting a bit messy for. Try it tonight and see what all the fuss is about!
Ingredients
- 1 cup molasses
- 2 cup boiling water
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 2 unbaked 9" deep-dish pie crusts
- FOR CRUMB MIXTURE:
- 2 cup flour
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup shortening
- pinch of salt
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
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Beat egg slightly. Add 1 teaspoon baking soda and 1 cup brown sugar.
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Stir in molasses and boiling water.
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Put egg mixture in refrigerator and chill while making crumb mixture.
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To prepare the crumb mixture, combine 2 cups flour, 1 cup brown sugar and 1/2 cup shortening and mix until fine crumbs form.
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Alternate pouring crumbs and egg mixture into one of the unbaked pie shells, starting and ending with crumbs.
- Bake for 35 minutes.