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Old Fashioned Molasses Pie

November 23, 2015 by Amanda 12 Comments

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Old Fashioned Molasses Pie – a simple PA Dutch pie. Similar to a shoofly pie – but different. Chewy, sweet, unique – delicious! Vegan friendly, too!Molasses Pie - a simple PA Dutch Amish pie | Similar to a shoofly pie | Chewy, sweet, unique - delicious | www.craftycookingmama.com

Just to prevent any confusion – I will start this off by letting everyone know that this is not a shoofly pie. Though the ingredients are very similar, the process is a bit different.

With this Molasses Pie, you will mix up all the filling ingredients.

A shoofly pie is simply – yet cleverly – layered. Doesn’t sound like it would make a big difference but it absolutely does.

Which gets me thinking – how in the world have I not shared my shoofly pie recipe yet? Coming straight outta Lancaster, you’d think it was one of the first recipes I would have shared. In the meantime – here’s my recipe for Shoofly Cupcakes.

Molasses Pie - a simple PA Dutch pie | Similar to a shoofly pie | Chewy, sweet, unique - delicious | www.craftycookingmama.com

So I’m on a bit of a molasses kick. I started off by baking this Pumpkin Molasses Bread and got into a frenzy for the stuff.  

I almost forgot how much I enjoy the flavor of molasses – it’s sweet, complex, almost earthy flavor.

The key to achieving the best results with molasses is using it in moderation. Too much molasses is not a good thing – it’s very overpowering and will absolutely ruin your baked goods. Folks in my neck of the woods have a tendency to get a bit heavy handed with it.

Molasses Pie - a simple PA Dutch pie | Similar to a shoofly pie | Chewy, sweet, unique - delicious | www.craftycookingmama.com

This is a ridiculously quick and simple pie to make. Use any butter substitute and it’s vegan.

This pie turns out a bit fluffy cake like yet chewy. My daughter described it as a chewy cake inside a pie crust. The flavor can be best described as similar to a shoofly pie. If you’ve never had a shoofly pie, then I’ll have to say it’s in a flavor profile all of it’s own. You definitely taste the molasses, but it’s not in your face molasses. Perfect amount of chewy sweet goodness.  

Consider this Molasses Pie a must try. As simple as it is to make, it’s a must try asap.

I hope you enjoy this Old Fashioned Molasses Pie. It’s unique and delicious and very well could become a new family favorite.

Thanks for stopping by!

Amanda ♥

Molasses Pie - a simple PA Dutch pie | Similar to a shoofly pie | Chewy, sweet, unique - delicious | www.craftycookingmama.com
Molasses Pie - a simple PA Dutch Amish pie | Similar to a shoofly pie | Chewy, sweet, unique - delicious | www.craftycookingmama.com

Old Fashioned Molasses Pie

Amanda
Molasses Pie – a not as well known PA Dutch pie. Chewy, sweet, unique – delicious!
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Prep Time 15 minutes mins
Cook Time 25 minutes mins
Total Time 40 minutes mins
Course baked goods
Cuisine American, PA Dutch, Pennsylvania Dutch
Servings 6 -8 slices

Ingredients
  

  • 1 prepared 9″ pie crust
  • 3/4 cup flour heaping
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 1/2 tablespoon butter or butter substitute for vegans
  • 1/4 cup molasses unsulphured
  • 1/4 cup boiling water
  • 1/4 teaspoon baking soda

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 350°
  • Combine flour and sugar in a mixing bowl.
  • Using a pastry blender, cut in butter/butter substitute until mixture is fine crumbed.
  • Pour molasses in a separate mixing bowl.
  • In a small saucepan, bring water to a boil.
  • Add 1/4 cup boiling water and baking soda to molasses.
  • Stir until mixture is foamy/frothy and rises.
  • Pour molasses mixture into pie crust/tin.
  • Sprinkle the flour mixture over molasses, stirring it in until combined.
  • Even out top of pie.
  • Just to prevent a mess – place pie tin on a cookie sheet – this pie can bake/spill over.
  • Bake for about 25 minutes. Pie will rise and then start to settle.
  • Cool on wire rack. We enjoy this perfectly plain, but some walnuts or pecans would compliment this nicely. Enjoy 🙂
Keyword molasses, molasses desserts, molasses pie, shoofly pie
Tried this recipe?Let us know how it was!
Molasses Pie - a simple Amish/Mennonite PA Dutch pie | Similar to a shoofly pie | Chewy, sweet, unique - delicious | www.craftycookingmama.com

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Comments

  1. Anu-My Ginger Garlic Kitchen

    November 24, 2015 at 3:50 am

    Amanda, this pie looks fabulous. Love amazingly warm and rich color – it must have tasted absolutely wonderful!
    Wishing you and your family a Very Happy Thanksgiving!

    Reply
    • Amanda

      November 25, 2015 at 10:28 am

      Thank you, Anu! My daughters and I loved this pie – my husband not so much. You definitely have to be a fan of molasses. Thanks for the warm wishes – I hope you and your family have a wonderful Thanksgiving also 🙂

      Reply
  2. Thao @ In Good Flavor

    November 29, 2015 at 5:41 pm

    I have never had shoofly or molasses pie, but I’m loving the look of this! Adding this to my must try list. Pinning.

    Reply
    • Amanda

      November 29, 2015 at 9:52 pm

      Thanks Thao 🙂 Ohhhh….you’re missing out! I do hope you try it!

      Reply
  3. Barbara

    December 1, 2015 at 5:52 am

    The pie looks wonderful. I like molasses a lot. Thus this pie shall be made. I already have molasses, must have been waiting for this recipe.I have never had shortly pie. As my Dad was Bohemian we had Kolachy instead. Thank you for sharing. Merry Christmas.

    Reply
    • Amanda

      December 1, 2015 at 10:08 am

      Thanks so much Barbara! I also enjoy molasses, just as long as it’s not too overpowering. This pie is perfect like that! I do hope you enjoy it and I’d love to hear about it! Merry Christmas to you too 🙂

      Reply
  4. Amy (Savory Moments)

    December 2, 2015 at 12:59 pm

    This looks delicious! How funny because I just posted a Shoofly Pie recipe today!

    Reply
    • Amanda

      December 2, 2015 at 10:56 pm

      Thanks so much, Amy! You know what they say about great minds 😉

      Reply
  5. Donna Atwell

    January 7, 2018 at 1:07 pm

    I have homemade molasses. Will that work as well ? And does this have to be mixed in pie crust ? Can it be mixed in bowl then pure into pie crust ?

    Reply
    • Amanda

      February 3, 2018 at 11:48 pm

      Yes – homemade molasses would be wonderful! You can certainly mix it on a bowl first if you prefer.
      Enjoy ♥

      Reply
  6. Leslie

    November 16, 2019 at 9:46 pm

    Hi! I made this and it tastes exactly like I remember my Nana’s when I was a kid. But I had a problem with it falling too much. It wound up only being about 1/2 and inch high. Cakey, chewy, but not fluffy. Any suggestions for how to fix that?

    Reply
  7. Diana

    January 31, 2021 at 5:00 pm

    Hi, new baker here so sorry for the question but does the pie crust have to be baked first or can you bake it along with the mixture in the oven?

    Reply

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