Cherry Crisp

Pastry Ingredients

• 1/4 tsp. salt
• 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
• 1 cup flour
• 1/2 cup butter

Pastry Directions

Filling Ingredients

• 1 cup sugar
• 1/4 cup cornstarch
• 1 cup cherry juice
• 4 cups pitted tart red cherries
• few drops red food coloring (opt.)

Topping Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cups quick cooking oats
• 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
• 1/4 cup flour
• 5 Tbsp. butter, melted

Directions

Combine sugar and cornstarch in pan. Stir in juice. Cook over medium heat until thick, stirring constantly. Fold in cherries. Pour over crust and put topping on. Bake 20-25 minutes at 375 degrees F. or until golden brown and bubbly around edge. Yield: 6-8 servings.

By Robin from Washington, IA