Shoo Fly Pies

Crumb Mixture:
2 cups all-purpose flour
3/4 cup brown sugar
1/3 cup margarine
1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
1 teaspoon cinnamon

Syrup Mixture:
1 cup molasses
1/2 cup brown sugar
2 eggs
1 cup hot water
1 teaspoon baking soda, dissolved in the hot water
2 unbaked 8-inch pie crusts

Mix crumb ingredients together until crumbs are formed.

In separate bowl, mix syrup ingredients together. Pour 1/2 of syrup into each pie shell, then top each with crumbs, using 1/2 on each. Bake at 400 degrees F for 10 minutes. Reduce heat to 350 degrees F and bake for 50 more minutes. Cool completely before cutting.