CHEERY CHERRY LOAF

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You can serve this loaf year-round- but its cherries give it a pretty Christmasy look. In addition to being a lovely gift, it's something I often include in meals at home. I have also entered my loaf in fairs, where it's always a winner. I'm a widow (three grown daughters) who enjoys baking and crafting.

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 1h20m

Yield 1 loaf (16 slices).

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

1 jar (6 ounces) red maraschino cherries
2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup sugar
4 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 large eggs
2/3 cup milk
1/3 cup butter, melted
1 jar (8 ounces) green maraschino cherries, drained and cut up
1/2 cup chopped pecans
1 tablespoon grated orange zest

Steps:

Drain red cherries, reserving liquid; add water, if needed, to liquid to equal 1/3 cup. Cut up cherries; set cherries and liquid aside. , In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking powder and salt. In a small bowl, whisk the eggs, milk, butter and cherry liquid; stir into dry ingredients just until combined. Fold in the red and green cherries, pecans and orange zest. , Pour into a greased 9x5-in. loaf pan. Bake at 350° for 1 hour or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pan to wire rack.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 226 calories, Fat 8g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 38mg cholesterol, Sodium 226mg sodium, Carbohydrate 38g carbohydrate (22g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 4g protein.