Montgomery Pie

Montgomery Pie

This Montgomery pie is a favorite with my in-laws, who have a Pennsylvania Dutch cultural background.

Prep Time:
30 mins
Cook Time:
35 mins
Total Time:
1 hr 5 mins
Yield:
1 9-inch pie
Servings:
8

Ingredients

  • 1 recipe pastry for a 9 inch single crust pie

Top Layer

  • 2/3 cup white sugar
  • ¼ cup butter, room temperature
  • 1 egg, beaten
  • 1 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ cup buttermilk

Bottom Layer

  • ½ cup white sugar
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • ½ cup molasses
  • 1 egg
  • 1 cup water
  • 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon lemon zest

Directions

Step 1
Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).

Step 2
Combine 1/2 cup sugar with 2 tablespoons flour and mix well. Stir in molasses, egg, 1 cup water, lemon juice, and lemon zest. Mix thoroughly and pour into unbaked pie shell.

Step 3
Cream butter with remaining 2/3 cup white sugar until light and fluffy. Add beaten egg. Sift 1 1/4 cups flour and baking soda together, then add to creamed mixture with buttermilk. Spread over the top of mixture in pie shell.

Step 4
Bake in the preheated oven until filling is set, 35 to 40 minutes.

Tips

If you don't have buttermilk, you can make sour milk. Combine 1/2 cup milk with 1 1/2 teaspoons of lemon juice or vinegar. Stir, and set aside for about 5 minutes.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

441
Calories
15g
Fat
73g
Carbs
6g
Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 8
Calories 441
% Daily Value *
Total Fat15g 19%
Saturated Fat6g 30%
Cholesterol62mg 21%
Sodium279mg 12%
Total Carbohydrate73g 26%
Dietary Fiber2g 5%
Total Sugars42g
Protein6g
Vitamin C4mg 19%
Calcium76mg 6%
Iron3mg 16%
Potassium388mg 8%

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient.If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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