Indulge in the enticing aroma of freshly baked Molasses Apple Pie, a delectable treat that harmonizes the sweetness of apples with the rich, earthy notes of molasses. This classic dessert is elevated with the addition of warm spices like cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger, creating a symphony of flavors that will captivate your taste buds. Discover the secrets behind this timeless pie, from the flaky, golden-brown crust to the tender, juicy apple filling, all brought together in perfect harmony. Unleash your inner baker and embark on a culinary journey that will leave you craving for more.
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OLD FASHIONED MOLASSES PIE
Molasses Pie - a not as well known PA Dutch pie. Chewy, sweet, unique - delicious!
Provided by Amanda
Categories baked goods
Time 40m
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350°
- Combine flour and sugar in a mixing bowl.
- Using a pastry blender, cut in butter/butter substitute until mixture is fine crumbed.
- Pour molasses in a separate mixing bowl.
- In a small saucepan, bring water to a boil.
- Add 1/4 cup boiling water and baking soda to molasses.
- Stir until mixture is foamy/frothy and rises.
- Pour molasses mixture into pie crust/tin.
- Sprinkle the flour mixture over molasses, stirring it in until combined.
- Even out top of pie.
- Just to prevent a mess - place pie tin on a cookie sheet - this pie can bake/spill over.
- Bake for about 25 minutes. Pie will rise and then start to settle.
- Cool on wire rack. We enjoy this perfectly plain, but some walnuts or pecans would compliment this nicely. Enjoy :)
MOLASSES-SPICE APPLE PIE
Make and share this Molasses-Spice Apple Pie recipe from Food.com.
Provided by mliss29
Categories Pie
Time 1h40m
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 425°F.
- Combine brown sugar, flour, cinnamon, and ginger in a bowl.
- Add apples and toss to coat.
- Add molasses and toss.
- Smooth one of the crusts into a 9-inch pie plate.
- Spoon apple mixture into the crust.
- Dot with butter.
- Place second crust on top, cut vents, and crimp the edges together.
- Place the pie on a baking sheet and bake for 15 minutes.
- Reduce oven temperature to 375°F.
- Bake 60 minutes more or until the apples are tender and the filing is bubbly. (If the crust is browning too quickly, cover the top loosely with foil.).
- Cool pie on a wire rack for 1 hour.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 347, Fat 12, SaturatedFat 4.3, Cholesterol 3.8, Sodium 226.4, Carbohydrate 60.2, Fiber 3.5, Sugar 37.8, Protein 1.9
MOLASSES APPLE PIE
Make and share this Molasses Apple Pie recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Steve P.
Categories Pie
Time 1h5m
Yield 1 Nine inch pie, 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Mix the molasses, water, lemon juice and salt in a saucepan.
- Bring to a boil.
- Add the sliced apples and simmer until the apples are tender.
- remove the apples from the syrup.
- Melt the butter in a saucepan, and blend in the flour.
- Pour this into the hot syrup and simmer, stirring constantly until the syrup is smooth and thick.
- Fold the apples into the syrup.
- Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F.
- Make Pastry for 2 crust 9 inch pie by mixing shortening, salt, and flour with a fork until crumbly.
- Add 5 tablespoons water and mix well, adding more water if too dry.
- Form into a ball.
- Roll out half of it and line the pie pan, letting it hang over the edge about 1 inch.
- Fold the extra pastry over toward the middle and flute the edges with your fingers for a built up rim.
- Roll out the rest of the pastry, and cut into narrow strips for a lattice top.
- Spoon the apple syrup mixture into the pastry lined pan.
- Arrange 7 or 8 strips over the top.
- trim the ends, moisten, and press into the rim.
- Lay more strips over them.
- leaving a diamond shaped spaces, and trimming, moistening and pressing into the edge like the first ones.
- Bake the pie at 425 degrees for 30 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 476.3, Fat 23.4, SaturatedFat 8, Cholesterol 15.2, Sodium 490.8, Carbohydrate 64.9, Fiber 3.4, Sugar 28.4, Protein 4
BUTTERMILK PIE WITH MOLASSES
This is a good pie for BBQ's or picnics. Someone's always asking me what is in this pie.
Provided by Esther Nelson
Categories Desserts Pies Vintage Pie Recipes Buttermilk Pie Recipes
Time 2h5m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- In a large bowl, cream butter until light and fluffy. Gradually add sugar, and beat well. Beat in the eggs. Add flour, buttermilk, and vanilla; beat until smooth
- Pour filling into pie shell, and bake at 400 degrees F (205 degrees C) for 5 minutes. Reduce heat to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C); bake for an additional 45 minutes, or until set.
- Cool at room temperature, then chill. When serving, drizzle individual servings of pie with molasses for that unbeatable combination of flavors!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 474.7 calories, Carbohydrate 67.9 g, Cholesterol 101.5 mg, Fat 21.1 g, Fiber 0.9 g, Protein 5.2 g, SaturatedFat 9.9 g, Sodium 259 mg, Sugar 54.5 g
APPLE PANDOWDY AN EARLY COLONIAL DESERT -(PIE) FROM THE PENN. DUTCH
Apple pandowdy is a maple flavored or molasses deep dish apple desert. Traditionally the desert is dowdied before serving--that is the crust is broken up with a spoon or knife and stirred into the apple filling. Oddly enough, over the years this type of "messed up" appearance has come more often to be applied to people than to...
Provided by Nancy J. Patrykus
Categories Other Desserts
Time 1h40m
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- 1. Roll out your pastry to a 15x11 inch rectangle, brush with some of the 1/4 inch cup of melted butter.Fold in half. Brush with more butter, fold again and seal the edges. Repeat rolling again,brushing with butter and folding. Chill pastry. Mix together the sugar,cinnamon, nutmeg and salt, toss it with the apple slices., and place in a 13x9x2 inch baking dish. Combine molasses, water, and the 3 Tablespoosof melted butter. Pour over the apples. Roll pastry to a 15x11 inch rectangle. Place over apples, turn edges in and flute. Bake at 400 for 10 minutes. Reduce heat to 325 and bake 30 minutes more. Remove from oven and "DOWDY" the crust by cutting through the crust and apples with a sharp knife.. Return pandowdy to oven for 10 minutes more. Serve warm. Serves 6-8
- 2. Thank you Shirley D. for this great Colonial Pennsylvania Dutch recipe. Please send the picture you have. And a big "Hello" to my Sister-in-Law Carmilita C. She is Pennsylvania Dutch, and was raised in Penn. And proud of it! You go gal!!
OLD FASHIONED APPLE PIE
Apple pie ...so American, so delicious. A true classic. Enjoy!
Provided by Arletta
Categories Desserts Pies Apple Pie Recipes
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).
- In a bowl combine apples, sugar, flour, cinnamon, nutmeg and salt. Place mixture in a pastry-lined 9 inch pie plate. Dot with butter and adjust top crust that has been vented.
- Place in oven and bake at 425 degrees F (220 degrees C) for 10 minutes. Turn oven temperature down to 275-300 degrees F (135-150 degrees C) and bake 40-50 minutes or until crust is golden brown and apples are tender. Let cool and serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 402 calories, Carbohydrate 61.4 g, Cholesterol 7.6 mg, Fat 17.2 g, Fiber 3 g, Protein 2.4 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, Sodium 373.5 mg, Sugar 35 g
Tips:
- Choose the right apples: Use a variety of apples that will hold their shape when baked, such as Granny Smith, Honeycrisp, or Braeburn.
- Peel and core the apples thinly: This will help the apples to cook evenly.
- Use fresh lemon juice: This will help to brighten the flavor of the apples and prevent them from browning.
- Don't overcook the apples: The apples should be tender but still hold their shape.
- Use a good quality molasses: The molasses is what gives this pie its unique flavor, so make sure to use a good quality molasses.
- Don't overwork the pie dough: Overworking the pie dough will make it tough.
- Chill the pie dough before baking: This will help the pie dough to hold its shape in the oven.
- Bake the pie until the crust is golden brown and the filling is bubbling: This will ensure that the pie is cooked through.
- Let the pie cool before serving: This will help the filling to set.
Conclusion:
Molasses apple pie is a classic fall dessert that is easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser. The combination of sweet apples, molasses, and spices is simply irresistible. Follow these tips to make the best molasses apple pie you've ever tasted.
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