Shoo Fly Pie

Another Pennsylvania Dutch recipe from my mom's side of the family. It's very similar to a pecan pie, without the nuts. Gooey and sweet it's great warm with vanilla ice cream.

• Ready In: 45 mins
• Serves: 8

Ingredients

• 1  cup flour
• 2⁄3 cup brown sugar
• 1  tablespoon shortening
• 1  cup molasses
• 1  egg
• 3⁄4 cup hot water
• 1  teaspoon baking soda
• 1  teaspoon vanilla
• 1  unbaked pie shell

Directions

1. Mix the flour, sugar, and shortening. Reserve 1/2 cup of the crumbs.
2. Pour hot water over the baking soda, add the molasses, beaten egg, vanilla and crumbs (not the reserved 1/2 cup). Pour into an unbaked pie shell and sprinkle with the remaining 1/2 cup of crumbs.
3. Bake at 425 degree farenheit oven for 10 minutes. Reduce the temperature to 350 degrees and bake until brown, apx 20-30 minutes.