shoo fly pie

Shoo fly pie is a traditional dessert in American cuisine that originated in the Pennsylvania Dutch country. It is a pie made with a crumbly crust and a sweet filling typically made of molasses or dark corn syrup, spices like cinnamon, ginger, and cloves, and sometimes a touch of vinegar or lemon juice. The name "shoo fly" comes from the practice of shooing away the flies that were attracted to the sweet molasses filling. Today, shoo fly pie is still enjoyed as a classic dessert in many parts of the United States.