Cherry Torte

Description
Cherries, Canned by the US Department of Agriculture, public domain government resource—original source of recipe
 * Serves: 8

Ingredients

 * 2 cans red tart cherries with juice
 * 1½ cups sugar
 * ¼ cup cornstarch
 * 2½ cups oats
 * 2 cups flour
 * 1 teaspoon baking soda
 * 1 cup packed brown sugar

Directions

 * 1) Combine sugar and cornstarch in saucepan.
 * 2) Add undrained cherries.
 * 3) Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring constantly, until thickened. Set aside.
 * 4) Mix oats, flour, baking soda, and brown sugar until crumbly.
 * 5) Place half of crumb mixture into 9” x 9” baking pan.
 * 6) Pour cooked cherry mixture over crumbs.
 * 7) Top with other half of crumbs.
 * 8) Bake at 350°F for 30–35 minutes until lightly browned.