Shoo fly pie recipe help!

[Silent Solution]

Ok, So I am looking to recreate my grandmas shoo-fly pie recipe. Hopefully someone has tried it before. It is a molasses type pie with lots of brown sugar. The ingredients are : a pie shell, eggs, flour, brown sugar, and shortening. Any ideas on creating this recipe?

 

[HeadInClouds]

Hey, that sounds like fun. I'd start with these flavorings by The Flavor Apprentice: Molasses, Pie Crust, and Brown Sugar Extra. The molasses is a mild flavor, believe it or not, and really true to the real thing. The brown sugar is a very strong flavoring, so start low there. Pie Crust is great with other "fillings" - never tried anything like you're doing. Absolutely no guarantee it will be right, but I'd start with 2% Pie Crust, 2% Molasses, and just 1% Brown Sugar. Adjust those up/down until the balance is about right, then figure out if your grandma included cinnamon or other spices that you want to add. Good luck! I hope you'll tell us how your experiments go!

 

[Wingsfan0310]

I was thinking along with what was already mentioned, maybe a little Graham Cracker Clear and a touch of marshmallow for added creaminess/sweetness. I've never tried it, just thinking out loud. Good luck

Cheers,
Steve

 

[Silent Solution]

Yea, I do believe there was allspice in the crust, and the marshmallow is a good idea. Gotta get to ordering! Thanks a bunches guys. Will let you know how it turns out!

 

[Silent Solution]

So I got all the flavors ordered! Lets see how she turns out. Will report back in a few days. And thanks again both of y'all. You guys have helped me more times than I can count!

 

[Wingsfan0310]

Thanks for the kind words and you're welcome even though HIC did the lions share of the work. I hope it turns out good. I look forward to hearing the results. Good luck my friend!

Cheers,
Steve