Shoo-Fly Pecan Pie - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 recipe Cream Cheese Pastry
1/2 c. raisins
1/2 c. pitted dates
1/2 c. pecans
1/3 c. molasses or dark Karo syrup
1/4 c. rum
3 Tbsp. hot water
1/4 tsp. baking soda
2 eggs (optional)
3/4 c. sifted flour
1/2 to 3/4 c. pecans
1/2 tsp. each: cinnamon and nutmeg
1/4 tsp. ground ginger
6 Tbsp. butter
1/2 c. dark brown sugar

Preparation

Preheat the oven to 425\u00b0.