Rainbow Squares

I like the combination of pineapple and cherries, gives it a tropical flavor. Got the recipe from a friend but don't know where she got it. Cook time is only for the base. The meringue can burn quite easily so keep a close eye on it.

• Ready In: 30 mins
• Yields: 16 squares

Ingredients

• Base

• 2  cups flour
• 1  cup margarine
• 2  tablespoons white sugar
• 1⁄4 teaspoon salt

• Topping

• 1 (20 ounce) can  crushed pineapple in juice
• 1⁄2 cup white sugar
• 3  tablespoons cornstarch
• 1  bottle  drained cherries (halved)
• 1 1⁄4 teaspoons  almond flavoring

Directions

1. Mix base with pastry blender and press into 9x9 pan.
2. Bake 15 minutes@ 350.
3. Cook topping ingredients on stove until thickened.
4. Pour over base mixture.
5. Beat 2 egg whites with 4 tbsps.
6. sugar until stiff peaks form.
7. Pour over top and put in oven to brown.