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ROD 3/27/2006 Cherry Blossom Day Cherry Blossom Dessert

Source of Recipe

Marla


Recipe Introduction

On March 27, 1912, 1st Lady Taft planted a cherry tree on the bank of the Tidal Basin. This was the beginning of Washington D.C.'s famous Cherry Blossom Festival. 3,020 trees were planted over the next 7 years - grafted from trees on the bank of the Arakawa River in Adachi Ward (a suburb of Tokyo). This gift from Japan has come to symbolize the U.S. capital. Thousands of visitors travel there each spring to see them in bloom

Recipe Link: www.nps.gov/nacc/cherry/indexB.htm

List of Ingredients

ROD 3/27/2006 Cherry Blossom Day Cherry Blossom Dessert






Cherry Blossom Dessert


1 1/2 cups flour
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp baking soda
1 cup firmly packed brown sugar
3/4 cup quick cooking (1 minute) oatmeal
1/2 cup shortening
1 can cherry pie filling





Recipe

Sift flour, salt and baking powder 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 can of cherry pie filling
(I usually use 2 cans). Cover with remaining oatmeal mixture. Press down gently
with a spoon or your fingers. 350F, 25-30 minutes.


Serve warm with whipped topping or ice cream.