MARASCHINO CHERRY ALMOND BREAD

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I love maraschino cherries! This recipe is soooo good plus easy to make!

Provided by Lori Borgmann

Categories     Other Breads

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 jar(s) 10oz maraschino cherries
1/2 c butter-softened
3/4 c sugar
2 large eggs
1 tsp vanilla extract
2 c all purpose flour
1 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 c slivered almonds

Steps:

  • 1. Drain cherries, reserving juice. Add enough water to juice to measure 1/2 cup. Cut cherries into quarters (i used my cooking shears-easier than a knife!)blot dry and set aside.
  • 2. In large mixing bowl cream butter and sugar. Add eggs one at a time beating well after each addition. Beat in vanilla. Combine flour, baking powder and salt and gradually add to creamed mixture alternately with reserved juice. Stir in the cherries and almonds.
  • 3. Pour into a greased bread loaf pan. Bake at 350 degrees for 50-60 minutes or until toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean. Cool 10 minutes before removing from pan to a wire rack to cool completely.

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