Shoo fly pie

6 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
Pastry for 9\" crust pie
¼cupHot water
1Egg yolk,well beaten
½teaspoonCinnamon
½cupBrown sugar
½teaspoonSalt
½teaspoonBaking soda
½cupMolasses
¾cupFlour
teaspoonEach: mace,ginger,cloves
2tablespoonsShortening,melted

Directions

Line 9" pie plate with pastry;chill.Dissolve soda and water; beat into molasses.Blend in egg yolk;pour into pie crust.Combine remaining ingredients to make crumbs.Sprinkle over pie.Bake in preheated 400 degree oven for about 10 minutes or until crust begins to brown.Reduce temperature to 325 degrees;bake until top is firm.

Original Poster Not Shown on File Submitted By GAIL SHIPP On 11-27-95