Recipes for a Crowd

1 Mix flour, salt, sugar, and shortening in a mixer bowl 1 minute at low speed to form a crumbly mixture.
2 Place 1-1/2 cups of mixture in each pan; press firmly into an even layer against bottom and sides of pan. Set remaining crumb
mixture aside for use in Step 5.
3 Drain cherries. Set aside juice for use in Step 7.
4 Combine cherries and sugar. Spread 2 cups mixture over crumbs in each pan.
5 Spread 1 cup reserved crumb mixture over cherries in each 9-inch pan.
6 Using a convection oven, bake 35 to 40 minutes at 350 F. or until done on low fan, open vent.
7 Take reserved juice add water to equal 1 gallon per 100 portions and combine with sugar; bring to a boil.
8 Combine cornstarch, salt, and water; stir until smooth. Add gradually to boiling mixture. Stir until well blended; cook at medium
heat about 5 minutes. Add margarine or butter and food coloring.
9 Pour 1-1/2 cups of sauce over each baked pie.
10 Cool; cut 8 wedges per pie.