for crumble layer:

1. in a mixing bowl, combine all dry ingredients. using a fork or whisk to mix and get rid of any lumps.
2. toss in butter, and with a fork create a crumble topping. feel free to use your hands to incorporate more evenly. if the mixture is too dry add more butter as needed until desired consistency – reference video for consistency. set aside.

for filling layer:

1. in another mixing bowl, combine all dry ingredients for the filling layer.
2. add in the molasses, vegan egg, and vanilla. using a whisk, combine with the dry ingredients to ensure everything has been incorporated well.
3. slowly whisk in the boiling water into the rest of the mixture until all water has been added. the liquid mixture should have a light foamy layer overtop.

to bake:

1. preheat the oven to 375° f.
2. place your pie crust/baking dish on top of the baking tray. carefully pour the liquid filling layer into the pie crust.
3. evenly distribute the crumble topping over the liquid filling until it has entirely been covered.
4. place the baking tray with pie into the oven to bake for 30-35 minutes, depending on your oven (see notes).
5. once 30 minutes has passed the pie should have puffed and you should see a thick layer over top. remove the pie from the oven and allow it to cool for at least 45 minutes to an hour.
6. if desired, top with a dusting of powder sugar and serve warm or cool.

recipe notes:
• always use a baking tray as this will most likely cook over, due to the liquid consistency of the filling.
• the outer layer will become firm as it bakes in the oven and also when it cools, if left too long in the oven it will harden even more so do not overcook. i recommend keeping an eye around the 25-minute mark and determining if you should bake longer or less. i do not recommend baking longer than 40 minutes.
• i recommend creating this with my measurements for your first time and then trying it. if you think it's not sweet enough or too sweet, then you can change the amount of brown sugar added to adjust for your palete.
• you can serve this warm but not hot! if you eat this before it cools for a bit you may burn yourself and/or your guest, so please do not serve right out of the oven due to the sugar and molasses! hot sugar is no bueno on the tongue or skin!