1 (8 oz.) can pineapple slices
2 tbsp. butter
1/2 c. packed brown sugar
4 maraschino cherries, halved
1 1/2 c. all-purpose flour
2 1/2 tsp. baking powder
1/3 c. shortening
3/4 c. granulated sugar
1 egg
1 1/2 tsp. vanilla

Oven at 350 degrees. Drain pineapple, reserve liquid. Halve slices. Melt butter in a 9 x 1 1/2 inch round baking pan. Stir in brown sugar and 1 tablespoon reserved pineapple liquid. Add water to remaining liquid to make 2/3 cup. Arrange pineapple and cherries in pan. Combine flour, baking powder and 1/4 teaspoon salt. Beat shortening about 30 seconds.

Add granulated sugar, beat until well combined. Add egg and vanilla, beat 1 minute. Add dry ingredients and the 2/3 cup liquid alternately to beaten mixture, beating after each addition. Spread in pan. Bake in a 350 degree oven for 40 minutes. Cool 5 minutes; invert onto a plate. Serve warm. Serves 8.