Shoo Fly Pies

Shoo Fly Pies are molasses pies that were created by the Pennsylvania Dutch in the 1880s. They ate it with strong black coffee for breakfast.

The name “Shoo Fly” is believed to come from “shooing” away flies attracted to the sweet, sticky molasses filling.

Shoo Fly Pies

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Shoo Fly Pies are molasses pies that were created by the Pennsylvania Dutch in the 1880s. They ate it with strong black coffee for breakfast.

• Prep Time: 15 minutes
• Cook Time: 1 hour
• Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
• Yield: 2 pies 1x
• Category: Dessert
• Method: Oven
• Cuisine: Pennsylvania Dutch

Ingredients

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Crumb Mixture 2 cups all-purpose flour 3/4 cup brown sugar 1/3 cup margarine 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg 1 teaspoon cinnamon Syrup Mixture 1 cup molasses 1/2 cup brown sugar 2 eggs 1 cup hot water 1 teaspoon baking soda, dissolved in the hot water Crusts 2 unbaked 8-inch pie crusts

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Instructions

1. Mix crumb ingredients together until crumbs are formed.
2. In a separate bowl, mix syrup ingredients together. Pour 1/2 of syrup into each pie shell, then top each with crumbs, using 1/2 on each.
3. Bake at 400 degrees F for 10 minutes.
4. Reduce heat to 350 degrees F and bake for 50 more minutes.
5. Cool completely before cutting.

Notes

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