Created by SassyCook on July 14, 2016
Step 1: Grease a 12x13 inch baking dish.
Step 2: Sprinkle the cold chopped butter all over in the baking dish.
Step 3: Combine shortening and flour in a bowl and mix well. Add salt and enough cold water to make ingredients cling together. On a flat surface, roll the dough until it is thin. Cut into strips.
Step 4: In a bowl, combine the sugar, salt and flour. Mix well. Add the cherries, water and food coloring. Mix well and pour over butter in pan. Top with the pastry strips.
Step 5: Bake at 350 degrees F for about 40 minutes.