Instructions: 1. DRAIN CHERRIES; RESERVE JUICE FOR USE IN STEP 3; CHERRIES FOR USE IN STEP 4.

2. COMBINE CORNSTARCH AND SUGAR; ADD WATER; STIR UNTIL SMOOTH.

3. ADD WATER TO RESERVE JUICE TO MAKE 1 1/2 QT. BRING TO BOIL; ADD CORNSTARCH-SUGAR MIXTURE, STIRRING CONSTANLY. COOK 10 MINUTES OR UNTIL THICK and CLEAR. REMOVE FROM HEAT.

4. ADD CHEERIES, BUTTER OR MARGARINE, FOOD COLORING AND LEMON JUICE; MIX WELL.

5. SERVE HOT OR COLD.

NOTE: IN STEP 4, 12 OZ LEMON A.P. (3 LEMONS) WILL YIELD 1/2 CUP JUICE.

SERVING SIZE: 3 TABLESPO

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