1/2 c. molasses
1/2 tsp. baking soda
1 c. brown sugar
1-1/2 c. flour
1/4 tsp. salt
1 tsp. cinnamon
1/4 tsp. cloves
1/2 tsp. ginger
1/4 tsp. nutmeg
1/4 tsp. shortening
1/2 c. hot water
1 unbaked pie shell

Mix all ingredients well and pour into pie shell and bake in 450°F oven for 15 minutes. Reduce to 350°F until done (when a knife comes out clean).