Not-Too- Dry Shoofly Pie

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A corn syrup and molasses filling is poured into an unbaked pie crust, topped with a brown sugar and shortening crumble, and baked. This Pennsylvania Dutch recipe makes a mighty find sweet and gooey pie.

INGREDIENTS (for 8 servings):

PREPARATION:

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  • In a bowl, combine the flour, brown sugar, and shortening. With your fingertips, rub these ingredients together until the shortening resembles small lima beans. Set crumb mixture aside.
  • In another bowl, dissolve the baking soda in the boiling water. Add the corn syrup and molasses; stir to blend. Pour filling into the shell, and sprinkle the crumb mixture over the top.
  • Bake in the middle of the oven for 10 minutes. Reduce the heat to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C); bake for 25 minutes more. The filling is set, but still quivers when the pan is little tapped. Do not over bake. Cool on a rack to room temperature.