Microwave Cherry Dessert - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 1/2 c. quick cooking oatmeal
1/2 c. brown sugar
1/2 c. flour
1 1/2 tsp. cinnamon
3/4 c. butter
4 c. pitted cherries
1/2 c. granulated sugar
3 Tbsp. cornstarch
1 1/2 c. water or cherry juice
2 drops red food color

Preparation

In large bowl, blend oats, brown sugar, flour, cinnamon and butter until crumbly.
Pat half of this mixture into a 13 x 9 x 2-inch microwave-safe baking dish.
Pour cherries over crumbs evenly.