Have you heard of this old-fashioned shoo fly pie recipe before?
It has a gooey molasses base and a delicious buttery shortbread crumbles topping.
You dont need any fancy ingredients to make this recipe by12 Tomatoesat home.
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Most of them are probably already in your pantry.
Give it a try it is surely different from all the desserts you have tasted before.
For this recipe, you might either choose homemade or store-bought pie crust.
Either works well, but if you dont have much time, go for the store-bought one.
verify to let it cool completely before you slice and serve it.
you could top it with whipped cream, ice cream, or a sprinkle of cinnamon.
Step 2:
This step is optional.
Place the pie crust in a pie dish, then parbake for about 10 to 12 minutes.
Once done, remove it from the oven and let it cool.
Step 3:
In a large bowl, add the molasses and hot water.
Whisk to combine, then stir in the baking soda and salt.
Set aside to cool for a little bit.
Step 4:
Once cooled, stir continuously while pouring lightly beaten egg.
If it is too hot, the egg could curdle.
Pour the mixture into the cooled crust.
Step 5:
In another large bowl, add the flour, brown sugar, and cinnamon.
Cut in the butter until the mixture becomes coarse.
Step 6:
Sprinkle the topping over the filling.
Cool completely before slicing.
