Not-Too- Dry Shoofly Pie

May 11, 2023May 11, 20230 2

Not-Too-Dry Shoofly Pie with a Perfect Crust Recipe

by The Chefin Pie

Prep

25 min

Cook

60 min

Ready In

85 min

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

420

Sugar

30g

Fat

18g

Shoofly Pie is a traditional dessert hailing from the Pennsylvania Dutch region of the United States. It derives its name from the fact that its sweet, sticky filling attracted flies, which had to be shooed away. The pie is typically made with pantry ingredients such as flour, sugar, shortening, corn syrup, and molasses. The filling is poured into an unbaked pie crust and topped with a sweet crumbly mixture of flour, sugar, and shortening. When baked in the oven, the filling sets into a soft, custardy texture that is rich, spicy, and satisfying.

Instructions

1.	Preheat the oven to 375°F.
2.	In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour and brown sugar.
3.	Add the chilled shortening, and use a pastry blender or fork to cut the shortening into the flour mixture until it resembles coarse crumbs.
4.	Reserve 1/2 cup of this mixture for later.
5.	In a small bowl, dissolve the baking soda in the boiling water.
6.	Add the corn syrup and molasses to the baking soda mixture, stirring until well combined.
7.	Gradually pour the mixture into the flour mixture, stirring until smooth.
8.	Pour the filling into the pie crust.
9.	Sprinkle the reserved flour mixture over the top of the filling.
10.	Bake for 30 minutes.
11.	Reduce the oven temperature to 350°F and continue baking for another 25 to 30 minutes, or until the filling is set and the crust is golden brown.
12.	Remove from the oven and let cool completely before serving.

PROS

The Shoofly Pie has a sweet and spicy taste, with a rich, buttery crust.

It is easy to make and requires simple ingredients that are readily available.

It can be served as a dessert or a teatime snack.

CONS

The Shoofly Pie is high in calories and sugar, which makes it an occasional treat rather than a daily indulgence.

It is also not suitable for individuals with gluten allergies or sensitivities.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

While the Shoofly Pie is not particularly healthy, it contains molasses, a byproduct of sugar production that is rich in iron and other minerals.
It may also have anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties, although more research is needed.

	1 cup all-purpose flour
	1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
	1/4 cup shortening , chilled and diced
	1 teaspoon baking soda
	1 cup boiling water
	2/3 cup light corn syrup
	1/3 cup dark molasses
	1 recipe pastry for a 9 inch single crust pie