Cherry Pecan Bread

Easy to make and delicious.

• Ready In: 1 hr 20 mins
• Serves: 12

Ingredients

• 2 1⁄4 cups flour
• 1  teaspoon baking soda
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄4 cup butter, softened
• 1⁄2 cup sugar
• 2  eggs
• 1⁄2 cup applesauce
• 1  teaspoon vanilla
• 1⁄4 teaspoon  almond extract
• 1  cup milk or 1  cup buttermilk
• 1⁄2 cup dried cherries
• 1⁄2 cup  chopped pecans

Directions

1. Combine dry ingredients. Set aside.
2. In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar. Add eggs and mix for an additional minute. Add the applesauce, vanilla and almond extract.
3. Alternately add flour mixture and milk until ingredients are just moistened. Stir in cherries and nuts.
4. Pour batter into a greased and floured 9 X5 inch loaf pan.
5. Bake at 350 degrees for 60-70 minutes or until done.
6. Cool.