Mennonite Shoofly Pie

Shoo fly pie is a warm, comforting dessert with deep roots in simple, old-fashioned cooking. This pie features a rich molasses filling baked inside a flaky crust, offering a perfect balance of sweet and slightly tangy flavors. It’s made with just a few pantry staples—molasses, brown sugar, flour, and spices—reminding us that sometimes the simplest recipes bring the most satisfaction. Perfect for sharing at family gatherings or enjoying with a cup of tea, shoo fly pie is a little slice of history and home all rolled into one. If you haven’t tried it before, this recipe is a gentle place to start.

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Shoo-Fly Pie

Makes three pies

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Ingredients Method

Ingredients

2 cups flour
1 1/2 cups brown sugar
4 tbs butter
2 eggs
2 cups molasses
2 tbs blackstrap
1/2 cup warm water
2 tsp baking soda
1 tsp vanilla
1 tsp salt

Method

Mix together flour, brown sugar, and butter until crumbly.
Set aside 1 cup of the crumb.
Blend together the eggs, molasses, and blackstrap.
Mix together warm water, baking soda, vanilla, and salt and add to molasses mixture.
Fold remaining crumbs into molasses mixture and pour into 3 unbaked pie shells. Top with 1 cup of crumbs.
Bake at 350℉ for 45-50 minutes.