Quakertown Crumb Pie
Ingredients
BOTTOM PART:
1/2 C. brown sugar
1/2 C. molasses
1 egg
1 1/2 C. water
1 Tbsp. flour
1 tsp. vanilla
TOP PART:
1 C. flour
1/2 C. brown sugar
1/4 C. shortening
1/2 tsp. baking soda
Cooking Instructions
Combine cranberries, syrup and pears in saucepan and bring to a boil. Simmer, stirring occasionally, for 3 to 4 minutes, or until cranberries pop. Stir in cornstarch mixture, and simmer for 1 minute, or until thickened. Stir in nuts. Allow mixture to cool, then spoon into pie shell. Arrange lattice strips of pie pastry on top. Bake in the upper third of a preheated 425 deg. F. Oven for 40 minutes, or until pastry is golden and filling is bubbling.
"Give us this day our daily bread." (Matthew 6:11)
