Pastry for 1 - 9" crust pie
1/2 ts Baking soda
1/4 c  Hot water
1/2 c  Molasses
1    Egg yolk,well beaten
3/4 c  Flour
1/2 ts Cinnamon
1/8 ts Mace
1/8 ts Ginger
1/8 ts Cloves
1/2 c  Brown sugar
2 tb Shortening,melted
1/2 ts Salt

Line 9″ pie plate with pastry;chill.Dissolve soda and water; beat into
molasses.Blend in egg yolk;pour into pie crust.Combine remaining
ingredients to make crumbs.Sprinkle over pie.Bake in preheated 400 degree
oven for about 10 minutes or until crust begins to brown.Reduce temperature
to 325 degrees;bake until top is firm.