Molasses Crumb Pie (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Pie Crust
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1/2 teaspoon white sugar
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1/2 cup (115g) cold unsalted butter, chopped into pieces
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1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
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1 1/4 cups (175g) all-purpose flour
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3-4 tablespoons ice-cold water
→ Crumb Topping
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1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
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1 teaspoon cinnamon powder
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1/2 cup (115g) cold unsalted butter, cut into cubes
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1 1/2 cups (210g) all-purpose flour
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1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
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1/2 cup (110g) packed dark brown sugar
→ Filling
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3/4 cup (160g) hot water
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3/4 cup (230g) molasses
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1/2 teaspoon baking soda
# Instructions:
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Combine the flour, sugar, salt, and butter in a food processor until crumbly. Slowly add water until dough comes together. Let it rest in the fridge for an hour.
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Roll out dough into a 12-inch circle and place it in a pie dish. Crimp the edges, then chill for half an hour.
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Stir the dry ingredients together, then use your hands or a fork to mix in butter until it's crumbly.
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Blend molasses, hot water, and baking soda. Mix in a third of the crumb mixture.
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Pour the filling into the prepared crust and sprinkle the rest of the crumb mixture on top. Bake at 450°F for 15 minutes, then lower to 350°F and bake for another 25 minutes.
# Notes:
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Wait for the pie to cool completely before cutting.
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Goes perfectly with a hot cup of coffee.
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You can swap regular molasses with light molasses if you want.