PASTRY:

1/4 tsp. salt
1 c. all-purpose flour
1/2 c. packed brown sugar
1/2 c. butter

FILLING:

1 c. sugar
1/4 c. cornstarch
1 c. cherry juice
4 c. pitted tart red cherries
Few drops red food coloring

TOPPING:

1 1/2 c. quick cooking rolled oats
1/2 c. brown sugar
1/4 c. all-purpose flour
5 tbsp. butter, melted

In a mixing bowl, combine salt, sugar and flour; cut in butter. Press into a 2 quart x 11 inch x 7 inch baking dish. Bake at 350 degrees 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. 6-8 servings.