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Easy Almond Cherry Bread

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This Cherry Almond Bread combines the sweet flavors of cherries and almonds in a soft, moist loaf, perfect for afternoon coffee, brunch, or special occasions. Toasted with almond butter, it makes a delicious breakfast or snack. The recipe is simple and uses basic pantry ingredients along with maraschino cherries, so you don’t need to pit fresh fruit!

Easy Almond Cherry Bread

Ingredients for Cherry Almond Bread:

To make this light and moist bread, you’ll need:

  • Sugar
  • Canola oil
  • Almond extract
  • All-purpose flour
  • Baking powder
  • Maraschino cherries
  • Red food coloring
  • Powdered sugar

How to Make Easy Prep Cherry Almond Bread:

    1. Preheat the oven to 325°F and grease and flour a 9×5-inch loaf pan.

    2. In a large bowl, whisk together sugar and oil until light and airy.

    3. Add eggs and almond extract, then whisk until smooth.

    4. In a separate bowl, whisk together flour and baking powder.

    5. Alternate adding the flour mixture and cherry juice to the sugar mixture, stirring until smooth.

    6. Fold in the chopped cherries and pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan.

    7. Bake for about 45 minutes, until the bread cracks on top and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

How to Make Easy Prep Cherry Almond Bread:

How to Know When the Bread is Fully Baked:

The bread is done when it cracks on top, and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean with no wet batter.

How to Prevent the Bread from Sticking to the Pan:

Grease and flour the pan or line it with parchment paper to prevent sticking.

Frequently Asked Questions:

Do I Need to Chop the Cherries?

Yes, chopping the cherries helps evenly distribute them throughout the batter and enhances the flavor.

What If I Don’t Have Enough Cherry Juice?

If the reserved cherry juice doesn’t equal ½ cup, top it off with water to reach the needed amount. You can also use reduced-sugar maraschino cherries for a lighter version.

 Cherry Almond Bread

Can I Make the Bread Without Almond Extract?

Almond extract enhances the cherry flavor, but if you don’t have any, vanilla extract works as a substitute. For a stronger cherry flavor, try adding a few drops of pure cherry extract.

Can This Bread Be Made in Advance?

Yes! Wrapped tightly in plastic wrap, the bread will keep at room temperature for about 3 days. It can also be frozen for up to 3 months.

Can I Make This Bread Gluten-Free?

Yes, you can substitute gluten-free flour as long as it’s a 1:1 blend with Xanthan Gum. You can also replace part of the flour with almond flour for a different texture.

Can I Add Nuts to This Recipe?

Absolutely! Adding chopped almonds when folding in the cherries works well. You can also add a pinch of cinnamon or lemon zest for extra flavor.

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Easy Almond Cherry Bread

Easy Almond Cherry Bread

Yield: 12
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 35 minutes
Total Time: 50 minutes

This Cherry Almond Bread combines the sweet flavors of cherries and almonds in a soft, moist loaf, perfect for afternoon coffee, brunch, or special occasions.

Ingredients

  • 1 cup sugar
  • ½ cup canola oil
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 tsp almond extract
  • 3 drops red food coloring
  • 2¼ cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 tsp baking powder
  • 1 jar (18 oz) maraschino cherries
  • ½ cup maraschino cherry juice (top off with water if needed)
  • Powdered sugar for garnish

Instructions

  1. Grease and flour a 9x5-inch loaf pan and preheat the oven to 325°F.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together sugar and oil until light and airy.
  3. Add eggs, almond extract, and red food coloring, then whisk until smooth.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together flour and baking powder.
  5. Alternate adding the flour mixture and cherry juice to the sugar mixture, stirring until you get a smooth batter.
  6. Fold in the chopped cherries and pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan.
  7. Bake for about 45 minutes, until the top cracks and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 12 Serving Size: 1
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 306Total Fat: 10gSaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 31mgCarbohydrates: 50gFiber: 1gSugar: 32gProtein: 4g

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