Description
This Cherry Bread is a fun and festive quick bread packed with sweet maraschino cherries and topped with a delicious almond cherry glaze. Perfect for special occasions like Christmas or Valentine’s Day, or simply when you crave a sweet homemade treat. With its moist texture and vibrant flavor, this bread is a delightful snack or dessert for any time of day.
Ingredients
For the Bread:
3/4 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup milk
1/2 cup canola oil (or vegetable oil)
1 large egg
1 teaspoon almond extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 jars (20 ounces) maraschino cherries, drained and chopped
For the Glaze:
1 cup powdered sugar
2 tablespoons melted butter
1/3 cup cherry juice (reserved from cherries)
1 teaspoon almond extract
Instructions
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Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9″x5″ loaf pan.
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In a medium bowl, mix together sugar, milk, oil, egg, and almond extract.
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In a separate bowl, combine flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and stir until just combined.
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Gently fold in the chopped cherries.
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Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and bake for 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean. Let the bread cool for 10 minutes in the pan, then transfer to a wire rack.
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For the glaze: whisk together powdered sugar, melted butter, cherry juice, and almond extract until smooth.
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Once the bread has cooled completely, drizzle the glaze over the top.
Notes
For a fresh variation, swap maraschino cherries with fresh cherries (pitted and chopped).
Add chopped walnuts or pecans for added crunch.
To make the bread gluten-free, use a gluten-free all-purpose flour blend.
Store leftover bread in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days, or freeze it for up to 6 weeks.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Dessert, Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
