Title: Cherry blossom dessert
 Categories: Dessert
      Yield: 16 Servings
 
  1 1/2 c  Flour
      1 ts Salt
    1/2 ts Baking soda
      1 c  Firmly packed brown sugar
    3/4 c  Quick cooking (1 minute)
           -oatmeal
    1/2 c  Shortening
      1 cn Cherry pie filling
   
  Sift flour, salt and soda together into a bowl.  Blend in brown sugar
  and oatmeal.  Cut in shortening until particles are size of small
  peas.  Press 1/2 of mixture into bottom of ungreased 9"x13" pan.
  Spread with cherry pie filling (I usually use 2 cans).  Cover with
  remaining oatmeal mixture. Press down gently with a spoon or your
  fingers. Bake at 350F, 25-30 minutes. Serve warm with whipped topping
  or ice cream.