Shoofly Pie Filling

Sep 8, 2026 · By VanillaGoods

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A classic shoofly pie filling for one 9-inch pie. Makes one 9-inch pie (8 servings).

Prep 20 min

Cook 45 min

Cool 2 hr

Total 3 hr 5 min

Servings 8

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Ingredients

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servings

1.0unbaked 9-inch pie crust, homemade or store-bought, chilled in the pie plate
1.0 cup (120.0 g)all-purpose flour
⅔ cup (142.0 g)light brown sugar, packed
4.0 tbsp (57.0 g)unsalted butter, cold, cubed
½ tspground cinnamon
1.0 cup (340.0 g)molasses, unsulphured, not blackstrap
¾ cup (180.0 ml)boiling water
1.0 tspbaking soda
1.0 (50.0 g)large egg, beaten
¼ tspfine sea salt

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Instructions

Heat the oven to 400°F.
Rub the flour, brown sugar, cinnamon, and butter together into coarse crumbs.
Stir the baking soda into the boiling water, then whisk in the molasses, egg, and salt.
Pour the molasses mixture into the crust and scatter the crumbs evenly over the top.
Bake for 10 minutes, then reduce the oven to 350°F and bake until set with a slight jiggle, 30 to 35 minutes more.
Cool completely on a rack, at least 2 hours.

Tips

Vanilla boost: add 1/2 to 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract with the other flavorings for a rounder, warmer flavor.
Storage: Keep covered at room temperature for up to 2 days.

Recipe FAQ

How long does it take to make shoofly pie filling?

Plan on 20 minutes of prep and 45 minutes of cooking, plus 2 hours to cool. It makes one 9-inch pie (8 servings).

How should I store shoofly pie filling?

Keep covered at room temperature for up to 2 days.

A classic shoofly pie filling for one 9-inch pie. Makes one 9-inch pie (8 servings).

Estimated · per serving

Nutrition

Per serving = 1 of 8 servings this recipe makes.

457 Calories / serving

16.1g Fat

75.8g Carbs

4.1g Protein

49.5g Sugar

Whole recipe (8 servings): ~3656 cal · 129g fat · 606g carbs · 33g protein · 396g sugar

Estimated values per serving, calculated from standard ingredient data. Not verified Nutrition Facts; actual values vary with brands, measurements, and preparation.

Per serving · 457 calories

What it takes to burn one serving

Brisk walking 86 min·5.0 mi·~10050 steps
Walking uphill or incline treadmill 62 min·3.1 mi·~6200 steps
Moderate cycling 46 min·9.2 mi
Swimming laps 64 min
Jogging 45 min·3.8 mi·~7200 steps
Stair climbing 42 min·~3800 steps
Dancing 74 min
Bodyweight circuit training 46 min
Cleaning, errands, or playing with the dog 106 min

Rough estimates for one serving, based on standard MET values at about 155 lb. Your own burn depends on body size, effort, and fitness. Shown for context only — food is not something you have to earn.