Pastry for 9 inch pie shell.

CRUMB MIXTURE:

3/4 c. flour
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. cinnamon
1/2 tsp. ginger
1/2 c. brown sugar
2 tbsp. shortening (Crisco)

LIQUID:

1/2 c. dark molasses
3/4 c. boiling water
1 whole egg, well beaten
1/2 tsp. baking soda

Line a 9 inch pie pan with pastry. Combine ingredients of crumb mixture, using pastry blender. Combine ingredients for liquid; pour into pan. Top with crumbs, mixing slightly into liquid. Bake at 400 degrees about 10 minutes or until it starts to brown. Reduce heat to 325 degrees; bake until firm, about 30 minutes.

(Lehighton)