Maraschino Cherry Almond Bread
- Ready In:
- 1hr 55mins
- Ingredients:
- 12
- Serves:
-
8
ingredients
- 1 (10 ounce) jar maraschino cherries
- 1⁄2 cup butter, softened
- 3⁄4 cup sugar
- 2 eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
- 1⁄2 cup slivered almonds
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Almond Butter
- 1⁄2 cup butter, softened
- 1 tablespoon slivered almonds, finely chopped
- 1⁄2 teaspoon almond extract
directions
- Drain cherries, reserving juice; add enough water to juice to measure 1/2 cup.
- Cut cherries into quarters; blot dry and set aside.
- In a big bowl, cream the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition.
- Beat in vanilla.
- Combine flour, baking powder and salt in another bowl; gradually add to creamed mixture alternatly with reserved juice.
- Fold in the cherries and almonds.
- Pour into a greased 9 x 5 inch loaf pan.
- Bake in a preheated 350° oven for 50-60 minutes or until a pick comes out clean.
- Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pan to a wire rack to cool completely.
- In a small bowl, combine almond butter ingredients; serve with bread.
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