1/2 c Molasses
1 Egg
1 1/2 ts Baking soda
3/4 c Boiling water
3/4 c All-purpose flour
1/2 c Packed brown sugar
2 tb Butter or margarine
1/4 ts EACH ground cloves, ground
-nutmeg, and salt
1/2 ts Ground cinnamon
1 9″ pie crust
Whipped cream for garnish
Great American Recipes
In a bowl, mix mollases, egg, soda and water. In a second bowl, combine
flour, brown sugar, butter, and spices. Work with your fingers until even
crumbs form. Sprinkle 1/3 of the flour mixture into pie crust. Pour on 1/2
of the molasses mixture. Repeat with 1/2 of the flour mixture and remaining
flour mixture. Top with remaining flour mixture. Bake at 450 deg F for 10
minutes. Reduce heat to 350 deg F. Bake 20 minutes more or until filling is
firm when shaken. Cool at least 30 minutes before serving. Garnish with
whipped cream and a sprinkle of brown sugar.
Yields
1 Servings