How To Make Classic Amish Shoofly Pie for Thanksgiving
By Eaglekiwi
How To Make Classic Shoofly Pie Like The Amish.
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Shoofly Pie
Tired of buying same old pies and want something a little different ? Easy ,delicious and should be called 'Never forget pie' make this easy Classic Shoofly Pie for Thanksgiving ,or anytime!
Shoo-fly Pie is a classic molasses pie inspired and created by the Pennsylvanian Dutch German, originally made by the Amish to attract the flies and keep them away from the many other thanksgiving pies cooling on the window sill. Hence the name 'Shoo fly" and a new pie was created.
Eventually Classic Shoo-fly Pie was given a greater honour and took its place among the more commonly known pie desserts and quickly became a Thanksgiving favourite.
How To Make Classic Shoofly Pie For Thanksgiving has stepped up for the modern housewife and officially also recognised by the Pennsylvanian Tourism Board featuring Shoo Fly Pie as their state 2009 campaign pie.
Not bad for a delectable pie, from humble beginnings. I first tasted this classic pie for thanksgiving, when I was in Pennsylvania and also made Shoo Fly Pie when I returned to New Zealand. One for my family ,and a second pie to give as gift to my neighbor. Everyone remembers the warm ,delicious , flavorful dessert fondly!
So what are you waiting for , lets go make a memory
Classic Amish Shoo Fly Pie
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Thanksgiving Address
- Thanksgiving Proclamation by Abraham Lincoln
The year that is drawing towards its close, has been filled with the blessings of fruitful fields and healthful skies. Speech in full continued... - The Iroquois Thanksgiving Address
Native American Thanksgiving address
Crumb Base
2 deep dish pie shells, unbaked
Filling
2 1/2 cups flour
1 cup brown sugar
1/2 cup softened butter
1 teaspoon cream of tartar
1 pinch of salt
2 cups hot water
1 cup mild molasses
1 cup brown sugar
1 beaten egg
1 tablespoon flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
Instructions
1. Combine all crumb ingredients and mix until ataining even consistency.
2. To make the filling take a different bowl, combine the hot water, molasses and brown sugar. Stir until sugar is dissolved. Add the egg, flour and baking soda. ( microwave only seconds so as not to burn) to help melt and blend.
3. Pour 1/2" filling into a pie shell and cover with crumbs. Continue to alternate between filling and crumbs until pie shell is full.
4. Bake in a preheated oven at 350F for 45-60 minutes until golden-brown. Insert a toothpick and when it comes out clean, remove from oven.
Mmmmm...Enjoy Shoofly Pie
Comments
lol thankyou! ( it really is good too )
Wonder how this would be with pecans added? Mmmm!
habee , havent tried the pecans yet ,but sounds great!
Going to give this pie a try. Thanks for the receipe. Will let you know how we like it later. Happy Thanksgiving and peace to all. Bev
I didn't even realize that shoo-fly pie was a real pie :)..I might have to give it a try (probably with pecans)
Hi Bev Happy Thanksgiving to you too ,and Im sure the pie will be great!
Song-Bird I only ever knew the song (the song was inspired by the pie) and wasnt until I was in Pa and tasted it for the first time. I actually came across a chocolate shoo fly pie too , anyway happy thanksgiving to your family too!
Hey Eagle! LOLOL! It is so hard to say "Classy" and "Shoo-fly pie" in the same sentance.. let alone as one title! This sounds amazing, and I'll be over for some and a nice cup of coffee in about a half hour.. ok, maybe next week!
Love you lots!
Am so glad you discovered this famous pie. Amish all around here and they make them for sale.
I had discovered this stuff, called Table Syrup, and it had a recipie for shoo fly pie on it. I always wanted to try it, but never got aroudn to it.(no one to nag me..) Then I used all the syrup up,and never found the stuff in the store again. Now I have a recipie that I can use to get to try it!! I love the story of how it got named to, I always wondered why it was called that!! Thanks EK, :)
Hi Candie , Well classic just means old and not so hard to say lol lol , the hardest part really is losin the calories hehe.....for me anyways xxooo...Ekiwi
Hi Ralwus Im so glad I discovered it too , the Amish have some amazing recipes ,remind me alot of how my own mother cooked , stove and way out in the country ,meant lots of improvision too! gosh wasnt that we didnt believe in electricity , some weeks we just didnt have any lol lol.
Justine
Hey Girl , thanks for reading , I just have always liked this dessert since I first tasted it, although sugar is my No 1 enemy ,lifes too short to stress over the good things lol....I know youre a natural chef ,man together wed cook up a feast huh ,or more likely Id just need bigger jeans hahaha...
Just what I need - pie. How'm I supposed to lose weight with you posting such things? I may not love you as much anymore... HONEY! Eaglekiwi has a recipe, you gotta make it!!...Oh yeah, thanks Alot EK, I think I hate you...HONEY!! hurry I neeeed that pie!
Is that the real name of this wonderful pie? Shoofly? As in "Shoo fly, don't bother me!" Heh! This is cool! Great recipe! Great hub! Now I am hungry! : ) Happy halloween!
nobody..Awww pie is good isnt it..and a little bit of anything is just fine,or special occassions...
Happy thanksgiving to your household too!
Hey Cheeky Girl!
Yes its true and the song was inspired by that pie-amazing trivia huh lol. Plus it tastes great too.
Happy Thanksgivng ,Happy n Safe holidays to you too!
Never heard of the shoofly pie! But I could do with one right now - in fact I could do with two - one to eat and one to attract the crazed Aussie flies that are bothering me right now!
Hi Catherine
Oh there ya go then , the perfect pie lol ! Summer is moving in dowununder.
Hey thanks for reading and appreciate your comments.
You know I always wanted to try this but never had the opportunity...Perhaps if you ever come to PA again you can bring one :) ...I did try Sweet potato pie this year and it was quite good...thanks
mtsi
I am sure I will be in Pa sometime ,since I have family there and I would be delighted to share Shoo Fly pie with you!
Thankyou for your comments.
Eagle Yummers is soooo right I am going to break out and make the shoo fly pie, Hey I have given up Coffee, well caffeine I still drink the muck that is decaffeinated and it has to be done with water, not harsh chemicals, so it tastes like, well u can guess.
Hey have a great Christmas, and a brilliant New Year. Whats happened to all the peeps.
pearldiver is lurking around a nuns site, hahahaha
I have been truly busy sooo used my imposed, exile to good effect. But ya can't exile me really anyway, because I too am a Kiwi, tenacious as the mighty pongas that grow apon our hills. I've turned to Poetry, like Hell. But that sounded good. Well got the oven primed ready to see just How good your pie is. Arohanui
You know who.
Kia ora kare! here I am unbanned , unhassled and doin ok lol! did ya bake the pie??
Actually we relocated so lost out on technology for a week or so 6 weeks actually.
I need a good spanking for all the junk food Ive shoved down my gob the last couple of months ,um ,well its Winter time in the Northern Hemisphere so thats my excuse -insulation hehe.
Exile a Kiwi..lol
Arohanui from Martin Luthers hood xo
Never knew what shoofly pie was, now I know! Thanks for sharing I am going to try this for sure. K
Glad you enjoyed reading about th recepie K Partin , now go make it , its sooooo good , an just a lil bit naughty ..
Thankyou for your comments!
Hey Eaglekiwi, Recipe sounds yummy. Glad I have some baking already handy or I'd be hanging out for some Shoofly! Cool name. All the best with your hub. Love your writing.
Hi Marcia Thankyou for your feedback and kind words of encouragement.
Perhaps youll come to my first book signing too!
"To Your Best Life" xo
I have the oven - will buy the ingredients - what are your doing tomorrow? LOL
Hi Neil
Sounds like a plan!
Opologies for the late reply, have been on the move.
Appreciate your culinary readiness and feedback tremendously!-thankyou.
Hi, what a great name! ha ha it sounds like our treacle tart, that we have over here, cheers nell
Hi Nell,
Yes the name is quaint lol ,and Im sure it must be the same as your Treacle tart. My Grandmother was Scottish and I seem to remember her making something with Molasses or Treacle, which we thought was the best thing on this planet.
Thanks again for your comments.xox
Hi EagleKiwi,
I must be honest and tell you I've never tried a "Shoo-Fly Pie"...Maybe it has something to do with the word "Fly" in the title, but I must say your presentation and pics sound & look delicious....You may have converted me & Thanks for the recipie
Alternative Prime
Alternative Prime
Hi ,you must make an try this pie ,I know if I can make it ,anyone can and it truly is delicious.
To tell you the truth I found the title amusing and challenged to attempt this traditional pie.
P.S Teeenage sons never left even a crumb behind,which has always been my measure of success.
Thankyou for your delightful comments!
I had not heard of a shoofly pie till visiting PA
Ate piece and it is great
I plan to bake one.
Hi Jewell,
Yes I know what you mean ,its delcious. Let me know when dinners on ,lol. Thankyou for your comments.
I love pie it is one of my favorite foods. I have never had shoofly pie nor do I know what it is, well didn't till now. Thanks for the knowledge and great recipe to add to my collection of great pies. :)
Hi katiem2,
Oh its a treat indeed. I love pie too ,and hey if youre gonna have some ,it might as well be good huh! lol
Thankyou for visiting,appreciate the comment.
What a great history lesson and personal experience to share with your recipe! Thanks so much. :)
RTalloni
Thank you so much for your kind and encouraging input.
Ive just taken a peek at your exciting list of hubs and there are several I must read.
Take Care.
Delicious! I remember when our family went to Lancaster, Pennsylvania, as a kid, we tried this at an Amish restaurant, but I honestly don't remember the taste of it. Might have to try it out as an adult with your great recipe. :)
Someone had bought Shoo Fly Pie to the very first thanksgiving I went too ,so I dont need to tell you what a feast it was!
The name I was familiar with because of the little ditty Id heard years ago ,but never relised it was actually a pie.
I made it for family in New Zealand and it was delicious too ,its great to experience other cultures.
Thankyou for dropping by livelonger~Bon appetite~
I have heard if it but didn't know it was real, so thanks for the knowledge and the great recipe!
This looks pretty delicious! Might have to try it this Thanksgiving. Thanks for the recipe.
Hi Painted Seahorse,great to read your comments and do let me know how your pie turns out.
I bet it will be as delicious as mine was too!
Thank-you!
Hi Jackie,I do apologise for missing your comment!
Thankyou very much for dropping by and your positive input.
It is appreciated.
Hmrjmr1 2 years ago
Yummers!