Cherry Pecan Bread Recipe

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"My mom made this delicious bread for special occasions," recalls Pat Habiger of Spearville, Kansas. Full of sweet cherries and nuts, the taste and appearance of this golden loaf make it ideal for autumn gatherings.

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Cherry Pecan Bread Recipe
  • Prep: 15 min. Bake: 65 min.
  • Yield: 16 Servings
15 65 80

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup butter, softened
  • 3/4 cup sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 1 cup chopped pecans
  • 1 jar (10 ounces) maraschino cherries, drained and chopped
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Directions

  • In a bowl, cream butter and sugar. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Combine the flour, baking soda and salt; add to the creamed mixture alternately with buttermilk. Stir in pecans, cherries and vanilla.
  • Pour into a greased and floured 8-in. x 4-in. loaf pan. Bake at 350° for 65-75 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pan to a wire rack. Yield: 1 loaf.

Nutritional Facts 1 serving (1 each) equals 233 calories, 12 g fat (4 g saturated fat), 43 mg cholesterol, 235 mg sodium, 30 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 4 g protein.

Originally published as Cherry Pecan Bread in Quick Cooking September/October 2001, p36

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Reviewed on Dec. 20, 2011 by dntsforu

I have been making this bread since the early 80's...for every holiday and just because...i make a powdered sugar glaze to drizzle on top..also great as muffins or bars!!!


Reviewed on Jan. 02, 2011 by pegjanor1

I make this every Christmas, but I substitute 1 cup sour cream for the buttermilk. Everyone loves and asks for recipe.


Reviewed on Dec. 15, 2007 by possumfran

 
 
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