2 1/2 c. pitted sour cherries
2 1/2 tbsp. cornstarch
2/3 c. sugar
1/3 c. shortening
1/2 c. sugar
1 egg
1/2 c. all-bran cereal
1 tsp. grated orange rind
1/2 c. orange juice
1/4 c. milk
1 3/4 c. sifted flour
2 tsp. baking powder
1/4 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. salt

Drain cherries. Combine cornstarch and 2/3 cup sugar. Add juice from cherries and stir until smooth. Cook over moderate heat until thick and clear, stirring constantly. Add cherries and pour into a greased baking pan (about 8 1/2 inch square).

Blend shortening and 1/2 cup sugar thoroughly. Add egg and beat well. Stir in all-bran, orange rind, orange juice and milk. Sift flour with baking powder, soda and salt. Add to first mixture and stir only until flour disappears.

Spread batter over cherries and bake in a moderately hot oven (375 degrees) about 35 minutes. Turn upside down on plate while hot. Serve with whipped cream, if desired. Makes about nine servings.