Ingredients

  • 3/4 c. flour
  • 1/2 c. brown sugar
  • 1/2 tsp. cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp. cloves
  • 1/8 tsp. ginger
  • 1/4 tsp. salt
  • 2 Tbsp. shortening
  • 1/2 c. molasses
  • 3/4 c. boiling water
  • 1 1/2 tsp. baking soda
  • 1 egg yolk, beaten

Method

  • Mix together first 6 ingredients.
  • Cut in shortening with pastry blender until mixture is crumbly.
  • Set aside.
  • Line a 9-inch pie pan with pastry.
  • Combine 4 remaining ingredients.
  • Alternate layers of crumbs and liquid mixture in pastry shell, ending with crumbs.
  • Bake at 450° for 10 minutes.
  • Reduce heat to 350° and bake about 20 minutes longer or until firm.