Gooey Amish-Inspired Molasses Crumb Pie

The best kinds of desserts are the old-fashioned ones, and this vintage pie recipe is no exception. With just one bite of this Gooey Amish-Inspired Molasses Crumb Pie, you'll be sold on the great flavor of authentic Amish recipes. Made with a full cup of molasses, there's no denying this sweet pie is also one of those sticky desserts that's worth getting a bit messy for. Try it tonight and see what all the fuss is about!

Ingredients

1 cup molasses
2 cups boiling water
1 egg
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 cup brown sugar
2 unbaked 9" deep-dish pie crusts
FOR CRUMB MIXTURE:
2 cups flour
1 cup brown sugar
1/2 cup shortening
pinch of salt

Instructions

Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
Beat egg slightly. Add 1 teaspoon baking soda and 1 cup brown sugar.
Stir in molasses and boiling water.
Put egg mixture in refrigerator and chill while making crumb mixture.
To prepare the crumb mixture, combine 2 cups flour, 1 cup brown sugar and 1/2 cup shortening and mix until fine crumbs form.
Alternate pouring crumbs and egg mixture into one of the unbaked pie shells, starting and ending with crumbs.
Bake for 35 minutes.