Cherry Pie In Casserole - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1/4 c. shortening
1/2 c. sugar
1 c. flour
2 tsp. baking powder
1/2 c. milk
1 can pie cherries
3/4 c. sugar
cherry juice plus water to equal 1 c.

Preparation

Grease 1 1/2-inch casserole dish.
Cream shortening and sugar. Add dry ingredients.
Mixture will be crumbly.
Add milk and mix into a stiff dough.
Spread dough into bottom of casserole.
Pour cherries over the dough.
Sprinkle with 3/4 cup sugar and pour juice over top evenly.
Bake, uncovered, at 375\u00b0 for 45 to 60 minutes.
Serve warm.
Yields 6 to 8 servings.