How to Make Montgomery Pie - A Step-by-Step Guide

Montgomery Pie is a traditional Pennsylvania Dutch dessert that has been enjoyed by families for generations. This sweet and tangy pie features a flaky crust and a luscious lemon and apple filling, making it a perfect treat for any occasion.

Although its exact origins are unclear, Montgomery Pie has been a staple in Pennsylvania Dutch communities for over a century. It is believed to have been named after the town of Montgomery, Pennsylvania, where it was first popularized.

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Ingredients

  • 1 recipe pastry for a 9 inch single crust pie
  • 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
  • ⅔ cup white sugar
  • ¼ cup butter, room temperature
  • 1 egg, beaten
  • 1 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ cup buttermilk

Information

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

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until filling is set, 35 to 40 minutes.
  • Nutrition

    441 cal.

    • Total Fat: 15g
    • Saturated Fat: 6g
    • Cholesterol: 62mg
    • Sodium: 279mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 73g
    • Dietary Fiber: 2g
    • Total Sugars: 42g
    • Protein: 6g
    • Vitamin C: 4mg
    • Calcium: 76mg
    • Iron: 3mg
    • Potassium: 388mg