Cherry Crisp

Ingredients:

PASTRY:
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup cold butter, cubed
  
  FILLING:
• 1 cup sugar
• 1/4 cup cornstarch
• 1 cup cherry juice blend
• 4 cups pitted tart red cherries
• Few drops red food coloring, optional
  
  TOPPING:
• 1-1/2 cups quick-cooking rolled oats
• 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
• 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 5 tablespoons butter, melted
  

Directions:

• In a bowl, combine salt, sugar and flour; cut in butter. Press into a greased 2-qt. or 11-in. x 7-in. baking dish. Bake at 350° for 15 minutes.

• For filling, combine sugar and cornstarch in a saucepan. Stir in juice. Cook over medium heat until thick, stirring constantly. Fold in cherries and food coloring if desired. Pour over baked crust. Combine all topping ingredients; sprinkle over filling.
• Bake for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown and bubbly around edges. Yield: 6-8 servings.

* From http://www.tasteofhome.com/Recipes/Cherry-Crisp