Crumb Pie

1 9" unbaked pie shell
3/4 c. flour
Pinch of salt
1/2 c. sugar
1 T. butter
1/4 c. molasses
1/4 c. boiling water
1/4 t. baking soda
1 t. cinnamon
1/4 t. nutmeg
1/8 t. ginger

In a mixing bowl combine flour, salt, sugar, and spices. Cut in butter with a pastry blender until mixture resembles fine crumbs. Set aside.

In another larger mixing bowl stir together the molasses, boiling water, and baking soda. Beat until mixture becomes foamy and rises. Stir crumb mixture into molasses mixture. Mix well. Pour into pie shell. Bake in preheated 350 degree oven for 30-35 minutes until filling is firm.

Makes 1 pie.

Adapted from Old-Fashioned Pie Recipes, p. 21.