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4.8 from 15 votes

Quakertown Molasses Crumb Pie

Quakertown Molasses Crumb Pie is an old-fashioned recipe that is similar to shoo-fly pie. Rich, gooey molasses filling baked with a crumb topping.

Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
1 hr 5 mins
Servings: 8 people
Calories: 397 kcal
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup brown sugar packed
  • 1/2 cup molasses
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 1/2 cups water
  • 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
Crumb Topping:
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar packed
  • 1/4 cup butter melted
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 unbaked 9" pie shell

Instructions

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  1. In a saucepan, combine the ingredients for the molasses layer. Cook and stir over medium heat until the mixture has thickened. This will take about 5-10 minutes, depending on your stove. Allow it to come to a low boil, but not a full boil. Allow the mixture to cool while you prepare the topping.
  2. For the topping, combine the flour, brown sugar, melted butter and baking soda. Mix well.
  3. Pour the molasses mixture into the unbaked pie shell.
  4. Sprinkle the crumbs on top of the molasses mixture.
  5. Bake at 375 for 40-45 minutes until the top is golden brown and the center starts to puff up.
  6. Allow the pie to cool before slicing. This is considered a "wet-bottom" pie, so when you slice it, the bottom may be slightly "wet" and that's OK.

Notes

  • *I like using dark brown sugar in this recipe for an extra boost of flavor. *I also think that adding a touch of cinnamon in the crumb topping would be delicious!

Nutrition Information

Serving 143g Calories 397kcal (20%) Carbohydrates 65g (22%) Protein 4g (8%) Fat 14g (22%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8people

Amount Per Serving

Calories 397

% Daily Value*

Serving 143g
Calories 397kcal 20%
Carbohydrates 65g 22%
Protein 4g 8%
Fat 14g 22%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.