1 c. flour
2/3 c. brown sugar
1 tbsp. shortening
1 c. molasses
1 egg, well beaten
3/4 c. hot water
1 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. vanilla

1. Mix flour, sugar and shortening. Set aside 1/2 cup of the crumbs.

2. Pour hot water over soda and add molasses, well beaten egg, vanilla and crumbs.

3. Pour into unbaked pie shell and sprinkle the 1/2 cup of crumbs on top of pie.

4. Bake at 425 degrees for 10 minutes and then reduce heat to 350 degrees until brown. Makes one 9 inch pie.