Best 9 Cherry Nut Bread Recipes

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Indulge in the delightful aroma of freshly baked Cherry Nut Bread, a classic treat that combines the sweetness of cherries with the crunch of nuts. This delectable bread is perfect for breakfast, brunch, or dessert, and its versatility makes it a favorite among bakers of all skill levels. Whether you prefer a traditional recipe or a healthier variation, this article offers a comprehensive collection of Cherry Nut Bread recipes to satisfy every palate. From classic recipes that evoke nostalgic memories to gluten-free and vegan options that cater to dietary restrictions, these recipes promise a delightful culinary experience.

Here are our top 9 tried and tested recipes!

MARASCHINO CHERRY NUT BREAD



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This is a maraschino cherry bread recipe I got from my mother-in-law. It's simple, delicious, and makes great gifts. Freezes well.

Provided by CHenson

Categories     Bread     Quick Bread Recipes     Fruit Bread Recipes

Time 1h25m

Yield 14

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 cup white sugar
¼ cup solid vegetable shortening (such as Crisco®)
2 eggs
1 teaspoon salt
1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
1 (8 ounce) jar maraschino cherries, drained and juice reserved, divided
½ cup chopped pecans

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour a 9x5-inch loaf pan.
  • Combine sugar, shortening, eggs, and salt in a large bowl; beat with an electric mixer until well combined.
  • Mix flour and baking powder together in a medium bowl. Add flour mixture to shortening mixture in 2 or 3 batches, alternating with maraschino cherry juice, mixing batter well after each addition.
  • Cut each cherry into 4 pieces; stir into batter with pecans. Spoon mixture into the prepared loaf pan.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, about 1 hour. Cool in the pan for 10 minutes. Run a table knife around the edges to loosen and invert loaf onto a wire rack. Let cool completely.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 191.1 calories, Carbohydrate 29.9 g, Cholesterol 23.4 mg, Fat 7.3 g, Fiber 0.9 g, Protein 2.6 g, SaturatedFat 1.4 g, Sodium 227.6 mg, Sugar 14.5 g

CHERRY NUT BREAD



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Chopped pecans and maraschino cherries perk up this pound cake-like bread. The pretty slices are rich and moist with a crisp golden crust. This is my husband's favorite bread. -Melissa Gentner, Tecumseh, Michigan

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 1h15m

Yield 4 loaves (16 slices each).

Number Of Ingredients 11

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

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in egg yolks and vanilla. Combine the flour, baking soda, baking powder and salt; add to the creamed mixture alternately with buttermilk just until blended (batter will be thick). , In a small bowl, beat egg whites until stiff peaks form. Fold into batter. Fold in cherries and pecans., Transfer to four greased and floured 8x4-in. loaf pans. Bake at 350° for 50-55 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean and loaves are golden brown. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 148 calories, Fat 8g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 32mg cholesterol, Sodium 108mg sodium, Carbohydrate 19g carbohydrate (11g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 2g protein.

CHERRY NUT BREAD



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Make and share this Cherry Nut Bread recipe from Food.com.

Provided by MizzNezz

Categories     Quick Breads

Time 1h20m

Yield 1 loaf, 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 cups flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup butter, softened
3/4 cup sugar
2 eggs
1 cup buttermilk
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 cup chopped walnuts
3/4 cup maraschino cherry, drained and chopped

Steps:

  • Sift flour, soda and salt together.
  • In lg mixing bowl, cream butter and sugar until fluffy.
  • Add eggs, beat well.
  • Alternately add flour and buttermilk, blending well.
  • Add vanilla, nuts, and cherries.
  • Pour batter into a greased and floured 9inch loaf pan.
  • Bake at 350* for 60-70 minutes, until pick comes out clean.
  • Cool in pan for 10 minutes; remove and cool on wire rack.

ALMOND MARASCHINO CHERRY NUT BREAD



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I found this on Pinterest under a pound cake but renamed it to a bread. That way I can make two and freeze one or make a pan of mini breads for giving as gifts. This is yummy and we put butter on the slices with our coffee. You may use a bundt pan if you want to.

Provided by Mimi in Maine

Categories     Breads

Time 1h20m

Yield 2 breads

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 cup butter (softened)
2 1/4 cups white sugar
6 eggs (added one at a time)
3 cups sifted flour (either cake or regular flour...I used regular)
1/2 teaspoon salt (scant if you use salted butter)
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1 cup sour cream
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 teaspoon almond extract
3/4 cup maraschino cherry (packed and chopped)
3/4 cup walnuts (chopped) or 3/4 cup pecans (chopped)
glaze
2 cups powdered sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla
2 tablespoons butter (melted)
1 -2 teaspoon milk, to make the glaze the consistency you want to drizzle

Steps:

  • BREAD.
  • Cream butter--add sugar gradually and beat till light and fluffy.
  • Add eggs, one at a time beating after each.
  • Sift flour, salt, and soda and add alternately with the sour cream.
  • Add flavorings.
  • Chop the cherries; cover them with a paper towel and press a little to absorb some of the juice so the batter won't be red; chop the walnuts.
  • Add the cherries and walnuts by hand to the batter.
  • Grease the pans with butter and then spray with cooking spray.
  • Put batter into two loaf pans, or into a bundt pan if you want a cake.
  • Bake at 350 degrees -- loaf pans for about 1 hours and a bundt pan for about 1 hour and 20 minutes or till done -- watch carefully as I don't like them to burn.
  • Cool in pans for about 10 minutes and then remove and cool on rack.
  • GLAZE.
  • Mix till nice and smooth and drizzle over bread if you choose to.

CHERRY NUT BREAD



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I love this bread with a cup of tea or coffee any time of year but especially during the holidays.

Provided by Sasha Kamen

Categories     Sweet Breads

Time 45m

Number Of Ingredients 9

4 Tbsp butter, softened
1 c brown sugar
1 egg
2 tsp baking powder
1 tsp salt
2 c flour
1 bottle (10 oz.) maraschino cherries, drained, reserve juice
milk
1/2 c chopped walnuts, pecans, or sliced almonds)

Steps:

  • 1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Lightly grease an 8"x4" loaf pan, set aside.
  • 2. Beat brown sugar and butter with a mixer until light and creamy. Beat in the egg.
  • 3. In a separate bowl whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
  • 4. Pour the juice from the cherries into a measuring cup, then add milk to make 1 cup.
  • 5. Alternately add the flour mixture and cherry milk to the brown sugar mixture. Stir just until the flour is incorporated. Do not over mix.
  • 6. Coarsely chop the cherries and fold with nuts into the batter and pour into the prepared loaf pan.
  • 7. Bake for 45-60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Let cool in pan for 10 minutes before removing to cool completely on wire rack.

AMARETTO CHERRY NUT BREAD



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This vanilla bread becomes amaretto flavored with extra maraschino cherries and extra sugar on top with brandy butter glaze. This recipe will make 5 mini loaves or 2 (8x4-inch loaves)

Provided by Pat Duran

Categories     Other Desserts

Time 1h30m

Number Of Ingredients 17

BREAD :
1 c granulated sugar
3/4 c real butter, softened
3 large eggs
3/4 c milk
3 c all purpose flour
3 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp salt
1/3 c amaretto liqueur or 1/3 c. milk and 1 teas. almond extract
1 c chopped maraschino cherries, well drained
TOPPING:
4 Tbsp granulated sugar
1 tsp melted butter
1/3 c sliced almonds
GLAZE: OPTIONAL
3 Tbsp brandy
1 Tbsp melted butter

Steps:

  • 1. Preheat oven to 350^.grease bottoms only of 5(5x3-inch) mini loaf pans bake- 35-45 minutes or 2 (8x4-inch) loaf pans- bake 45-50 minutes.
  • 2. Bread: Combine sugar and butter in large bowl; beat at medium speed until smooth and creamy. Add eggs; continue beating until well mixed. Reduce speed to low; add milk. Beat until well mixed. Add dry ingredients and continue beating just until flour is moistened- like for muffins.
  • 3. Gently stir in liqueur and cherries. Spoon batter evenly into prepared pans of your choice. --- Combine all topping ingredients in a small bowl; mix well. Sprinkle over batter. Bake in preheated oven according to times above or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool 10 minutes in pans; remove to wire cooling rack. Brush with butter and brandy heated. Cool completely.

CHERRY NUT CHOCOLATE CHIP BREAD



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An easy to make, delicious bread that tastes like cake. A great bread for Christmas.

Provided by Anita Hoffman

Categories     Sweet Breads

Time 1h15m

Number Of Ingredients 12

1/2 c butter, softened
3/4 c brown sugar, firmly packed
1 c buttermilk
2 eggs
1 tsp almond or vanilla extract
2 c flour
1/2 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 c dried cherries
1/2 c miniature semisweet chocolate chips
1/2 c chopped almonds or pecans or walnuts, toasted

Steps:

  • 1. Put butter and sugar in a large mixing bowl and beat with an electric mixer on medium speed for 3-4 minutes.
  • 2. Stir in buttermilk, eggs and almond or vanilla extract; mix well.
  • 3. Combine dry ingredients. Add to the buttermilk mixture; stir just until dry ingredients are moistened.
  • 4. Stir in cherries, chocolate chips and nuts.
  • 5. Grease and flour bottom only of 9 X 5 inch loaf pan. Pour batter into prepared pan.
  • 6. Bake in a 350 degree oven for 55-65 minutes.
  • 7. Let cool in pan on wire rack 10 minutes and remove from pan. Cool.
  • 8. Wrap and store in refrigerator.
  • 9. To toast nuts: Spread nuts in an ungreased pan. Bake in a 350 degree oven for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, or until brown.

CHERRY NUT BREAD



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From Mr. Food. Cherry Nut Bread is a cake-type bread that's perfect for adding novelty to your dinner table, or just for snacking.

Provided by LINDA BAILEY

Categories     Eggs

Time 1h5m

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 1/2 c all-purpose flour
1 1/2 c sugar or splenda
1 Tbsp baking powder
7 Tbsp crisco butter shortening
3 eggs
1 c orange juice
2 Tbsp grated orange peel
1/4 c cherry juice (from the canned cherries)
(1) 1 lb tart cherries, well drained and coarsely chopped
1/2 c chopped walnuts or nuts of your choice

Steps:

  • 1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. In a large bowl,combine flour,sugar,and baking powder. Cut in shortening. Stir in eggs,orange juice,orange peel,and cherry juice. Fold in cherries and nuts. .
  • 2. Pour into 2 greased and floured 8- x 4-inch loaf pans. Bake 45 minutes,or until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool 10 minutes then remove from pan. Serve warm,or let cool on a wire rack.

CHERRY NUT BREAD



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FROM HELEN'S PANTRY Want something besides banana bread? This cherry nut bread is good, if you have fresh or frozen cherries. it will work with maraschino cherries also.

Provided by Eddie Jordan

Categories     Fruit Desserts

Time 1h15m

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 c flour sifted
3 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 c sugar
3 Tbsp shortening
1 egg beaten
1/2 c nuts chopped
1- (12) fl oz can evaporated milk
1/2 c cherry juice or water
1/3 c dried cherries chopped

Steps:

  • 1. Sift dry ingredients together, add nuts.
  • 2. Mix all liquids together, add cherries. Blend into dry ingredients just until moistened.
  • 3. Bake in a 9 by 5 greased loaf pan. Bake at 350 degrees about 60 minutes.

Tips:

  • Prep your ingredients: Before you start baking, measure and prepare all of your ingredients so that you have everything you need within reach. This will help you stay organized and avoid any scrambling during the baking process.
  • Use fresh, high-quality ingredients: The quality of your ingredients will greatly impact the taste of your cherry nut bread. Use fresh, ripe cherries and high-quality nuts for the best flavor.
  • Don't overmix the batter: Overmixing the batter can result in a tough, dense bread. Mix the ingredients just until they are combined, and be careful not to overbeat the eggs.
  • Bake the bread until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean: This is the best way to ensure that the bread is cooked through without overbaking it.
  • Let the bread cool completely before slicing: This will help the bread to set and prevent it from crumbling when you slice it.

Conclusion:

Cherry nut bread is a classic quick bread recipe that is perfect for any occasion. It's moist, flavorful, and packed with sweet cherries and crunchy nuts. This recipe is easy to follow and can be made with ingredients that you probably already have on hand. So next time you're looking for a delicious and satisfying snack or breakfast, give this cherry nut bread recipe a try. You won't be disappointed!

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