How Do You Make Shoo Fly Pie?
Shoo Fly Pie is a rich, sweet and gooey dessert which is part of the Pennsylvania Dutch cooking tradition. It’s a real treat, easy to make and will live up to its name. It’s said to have originated from the fact that when the pies were set to cool on a windowsill, cooks would constantly have to shoo off the flies attracted to its sweet ingredients. Read on to find out an easy method for making Shoo Fly Pie. Preheat your oven to 325F. Shoo fly pie is a one-crust shortrust pie with a filling topped by a crumb topping, so will need to be made in three separate mixing bowls. Prepare your 9.5″ pie crust according to the instructions on the package. To form the crumb layer of your shoo fly pie, combine together flour, brown sugar, cinnamon and nutmeg in a large mixing bowl. Add butter and using a fork mix to form fine crumbs. Set aside. Using another large mixing bowl, make your shoo fly pie filling. Combine your molasses and corn syrup. Stir in boiling water, baking soda and beaten egg and
