Shoo Fly Pie
From Mammy

For two 8" pies

415 for 15 minutes
375 30 minutes

Boil 1 c mplasses
1 c water
1 tsp baking soda

Let cool

Add 1 beaten egg

Crumbs:
1 1/2 c flour
1 c brown sugar
1/3 c shortening

Add most of the crumbs to the "broth", reserving a handful to put on top.