Best 8 Dried Cherry Bread Recipes

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**Dried Cherry Bread: A Delightful Treat for Any Occasion**

Indulge in the irresistible goodness of Dried Cherry Bread, a classic treat that combines the delectable tanginess of dried cherries with a moist, tender crumb. This versatile bread is perfect for any occasion, whether it's a cozy breakfast, an afternoon snack, or a special dessert. With its vibrant red flecks and subtly sweet flavor, Dried Cherry Bread is sure to be a hit among family and friends. This article presents a collection of carefully curated recipes that cater to different preferences and skill levels, ensuring that everyone can savor the deliciousness of Dried Cherry Bread. From simple one-bowl recipes to more elaborate creations, these recipes offer a range of options for bakers of all levels. Get ready to embark on a delightful baking journey and discover the perfect Dried Cherry Bread recipe that will tantalize your taste buds and create lasting memories.

Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

DRIED CHERRY-ALMOND BREAD



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Enjoy this sweet bread loaf made using dried cherries and almonds.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Side Dish

Time 2h30m

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 1/2 cups boiling water
2 bags (5 oz each) dried cherries
1 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 cup butter or margarine, softened
2 eggs
1/2 teaspoon almond extract
1 3/4 cups Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 cups slivered almonds
1/2 cup powdered sugar
1/4 teaspoon almond extract
1 to 2 teaspoons milk

Steps:

  • In medium bowl, pour boiling water over cherries; let stand 20 minutes. Drain. Heat oven to 325°F. Spray 9x5-inch loaf pan with baking spray with flour.
  • In large bowl, beat brown sugar and softened butter with electric mixer on medium speed until well blended. Beat in eggs and 1/2 teaspoon almond extract until mixture is smooth. Stir in flour, baking powder and salt just until dry ingredients are moistened. Stir in almonds and cherries; mixture will be thick. Spoon into pan.
  • Bake 60 to 70 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean and top is dark golden brown. Cool 10 minutes on cooling rack. Loosen sides of loaf from pan; remove from pan, and place top side up on cooling rack. Cool completely, about 1 hour.
  • In small bowl, mix glaze ingredients until smooth. Drizzle over cooled bread. Wrap tightly; store at room temperature. Cut loaf into 12 slices; cut each slice in half.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 240, Carbohydrate 31 g, Cholesterol 40 mg, Fat 2 1/2, Fiber 1 g, Protein 3 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 140 mg, Sugar 21 g, TransFat 0 g

CHOCOLATE-DRIED CHERRY BREAD PUDDING



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     dessert

Time 13h30m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

2/3 cup (about 4 ounces) dark chocolate chips
5 large eggs
5 tablespoons packed dark brown sugar
1 cup heavy cream
1 cup whole milk
2 tablespoons brandy
Finely grated zest of 1/4 orange
Seeds of 1/2 vanilla bean
1/4 teaspoon fine sea salt
5 tablespoons granulated sugar
6 slices soft white bread, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
1/2 cup (about 3 ounces) milk chocolate chips
1/2 cup dried cherries
Nonstick cooking spray
1 tablespoon Turbinado sugar

Steps:

  • Put the dark chocolate chips in a large heatproof bowl. In another large bowl, whisk together the eggs and brown sugar until well combined.
  • In a medium saucepan, bring the cream, milk, brandy, orange zest, vanilla seeds, salt, and granulated sugar to a boil; stir until the sugar is dissolved. Pour the hot liquid over the dark chocolate chips and whisk until melted and smooth. While whisking constantly, pour the dark chocolate mixture into the eggs, mixing until combined. Add the bread and toss gently to coat. Transfer the bread mixture to the refrigerator and cool to room temperature. Stir in the chocolate chips and dried cherries. Cover and refrigerate overnight.
  • Position a rack in the center of the oven and preheat to 350 degrees F. Put eight 4-ounce ramekins on a baking sheet and lightly coat them with cooking spray.
  • Stir the bread pudding mixture to evenly distribute the chocolate chips and cherries. Divide the mixture among the prepared ramekins. Sprinkle a little Turbinado sugar over the top of each pudding and bake until puffed and set, about 30 minutes. Serve warm or at room temperature.

DRIED CHERRY BREAD



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I was looking for a muffin or quick bread recipe that called for yogurt but all were a bit too wholesome for me so I dreamed up this dried cherry bread. But at least I kept the oats! I am sure this batter could be used to make muffins too. A streusel topping or powdered sugar glaze would be extra naughty and extra good too but I didn't want to be too naughty.

Provided by EMERALDCITYJEWEL

Categories     Bread     Quick Bread Recipes     Fruit Bread Recipes

Time 1h25m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 14

½ cup dried cherries
2 eggs
¾ cup white sugar
½ cup vegetable oil
¼ cup melted butter, cooled
¼ cup buttermilk
1 (6 ounce) container cherry vanilla-flavored yogurt
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
1 cup instant oatmeal
1 teaspoon baking powder
½ teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon salt
1 cup white chocolate baking chips, lightly dusted with flour

Steps:

  • Pour boiling water over dried cherries in a bowl and let sit to plump up for 15 minutes. Drain.
  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour a 9x5-inch loaf pan.
  • Beat eggs lightly in a bowl. Add sugar, oil, butter, buttermilk, yogurt, and vanilla extract. Whisk well.
  • Combine flour, oatmeal, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a separate, larger bowl. Whisk well. Add egg mixture, white chocolate chips, and cherries. Stir just until combined. Don't overmix. Pour into the prepared loaf pan.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, 45 minutes to 1 hour, checking at 35 minutes to account for different ovens. If bread begins to brown too much, lightly cover the top with aluminum foil. Let set for 5 to 10 minutes in the pan before inverting loaf onto a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 376.2 calories, Carbohydrate 44.1 g, Cholesterol 45.3 mg, Fat 19.8 g, Fiber 1.6 g, Protein 5.8 g, SaturatedFat 7.5 g, Sodium 277.8 mg, Sugar 26.2 g

DRIED CHERRY ALMOND BREAD



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This recipe was found in the 2009 Betty Crocker cookbooklet, Fall Baking, & makes for a festive holiday loaf. Preparation time does not include time needed for loaf to cool completely.

Provided by Sydney Mike

Categories     Quick Breads

Time 1h50m

Yield 1 9-inch loaf, 24 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 1/2 cups boiling water
2 (5 1/2 ounce) bags dried cherries
1 cup brown sugar, packed
1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
2 eggs
1/2 teaspoon almond extract
1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 cups slivered almonds
1/2 cup powdered sugar
1/4 teaspoon almond extract
1 teaspoon milk (or more)

Steps:

  • FOR THE BREAD ~ In a medium bowl, pour boiling water over dried cherries & let stand 20 minutes, then pat dry with paper towels.
  • Preheat oven to 325 degrees F, then spray a 9"x5" loaf pan with with a baking-spray-with-flour.
  • In a large mixing bowl, beat brown sugar & softened butter with electric mixer on medium speed until well mixed.
  • Beat in eggs & the 1/2 teaspoon of almond extract, then carefully stir in the flour, baking powder & salt just until dry ingredients are moistened.
  • Stir in almonds & cherries, then pour into prepared loaf pan.
  • Bake 70 to 80 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean & top is dark golden brown.
  • Cool 10 minutes in the pan on a wire rack, then loosen the sides of the loaf from the pan & remove the bread, placing it top side up on a wire rack. Let it cool completely, about 1 hour.
  • FOR THE GLAZE ~ In a small bowl, mix glaze ingredients until smooth, then drizzle over cooled bread.
  • Wrap tightly & store at room temperature.
  • When ready to serve, cut loaf into 12 slices & then cut each of those slices in half.

EGGNOG & DRIED CHERRY BREAD PUDDING



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This came from Good Housekeeping Nov'04. I love bread pudding, and eggnog - so it's a perfect fit for me. Now, I just need a reason to make it.

Provided by knitaholic

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h5m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

6 ounces day-old French bread, cut into 3/4-inch cubes
1/2 cup dried tart cherry
4 large eggs
1/4 cup dark rum (optional)
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 quart prepared eggnog
1 cup vanilla ice cream

Steps:

  • Grease a shallow 2-quart casserole dish. Place bread in casserole; sprinkle with cherries.
  • In a medium bowl, mix eggs until well beaten. Add rum, if using, cinnamon, and salt, whisking until blended. Stir in eggnog. Pour eggnog mixture over bread, pressing bread into custard.
  • Cover and refrigerate bread mixture for 30 minutes or overnight to allow bread to absorb custard, stirring once.
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Bake bread pudding, uncovered, 50 to 55 minutes or until center is almost set. Cool in pan on wire rack for 15 minutes.
  • Just before serving, place ice cream in small microwaveable serving bowl; heat in microwave oven on High 30-35 seconds, stirring once. Remove bowl from microwave and stir until smooth, but still thick and cool.
  • Serve 'sauce' with warm bread pudding.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 307.9, Fat 14.6, SaturatedFat 7.8, Cholesterol 188.6, Sodium 320.5, Carbohydrate 34, Fiber 1, Sugar 15.6, Protein 10.6

DRIED CHERRY-CARDAMOM BREAD



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Treat your family to this delicious bread loaf that's flavored with lemon and cardamom and filled with cherries - perfect for any holiday!

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Side Dish

Time 3h15m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 12

3/4 cup sugar
1/2 cup butter, softened
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 cup buttermilk
2 eggs
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup dried cherries, chopped
1 teaspoon grated lemon peel
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground cardamom

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F. Spray bottom only of 9x5- or 8x4-inch loaf pan with cooking spray. In large bowl, mix sugar and butter; beat until light and fluffy. Beat in vanilla. Add buttermilk and eggs; blend well. (Mixture will appear curdled.)
  • In small bowl, mix remaining ingredients. Add to buttermilk mixture; stir just until dry ingredients are moistened. Pour batter into pan.
  • Bake 9x5-inch pan 50 to 65 minutes, 8x4-inch pan 55 to 75 minutes, or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Loosen edges of bread; cool in pan on cooling rack 15 minutes. Remove bread from pan; place on cooling rack. Cool completely, about 1 1/2 hours. Wrap tightly, and store in refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 190, Carbohydrate 29 g, Cholesterol 45 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 1 g, Protein 3 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, ServingSize 1 Slice, Sodium 200 mg, Sugar 15 g

BREAD MACHINE DRIED CHERRY BRIOCHE



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Savor these French buns, easily recognized as buns with topknots. They're made extra easy with the help of a bread machine!

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Side Dish

Time 3h51m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/4 cup milk
3 tablespoons water
1/3 cup butter or margarine, softened
2 egg yolks
2 cups Gold Medal™ Better for Bread™ flour
1/3 cup sugar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon salt
3 teaspoons bread machine yeast
1 cup dried cherries
1 egg, beaten

Steps:

  • Measure carefully, placing all ingredients except cherries and beaten egg in bread machine pan in the order recommended by the manufacturer.
  • Select Dough/Manual cycle. Do not use Delay cycle. Add cherries at the beep signal or 5 to 10 minutes before the last kneading cycle ends.
  • Remove dough from pan, using lightly floured hands. Cover and let rest 10 minutes on lightly floured surface.
  • Grease 12 large muffin cups, 3x1 1/2 inches. Divide dough into 16 equal pieces. Shape each piece into a ball, using floured hands. Cut 4 balls into 3 pieces each; roll into small balls. Place 12 large balls in muffin cups. Make indentation in center of each large ball with thumb. Place 1 small ball in each indentation. Cover and refrigerate 2 hours.
  • Remove rolls from refrigerator. Let rise covered in warm place 40 to 45 minutes or until almost double.
  • Heat oven to 350°F. Brush beaten egg over rolls. Bake 22 to 26 minutes or until golden brown. Immediately remove from pan. Serve warm, or cool on wire rack.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 205, Carbohydrate 32 g, Cholesterol 65 mg, Fat 1 1/2, Fiber 1 g, Protein 4 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, ServingSize 1 Roll, Sodium 140 mg

BREAD MACHINE DRIED CHERRY BRIOCHE



Bread Machine Dried Cherry Brioche image

Savor these French buns, easily recognized as buns with topknots. They're made extra easy with the help of a bread machine!

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Side Dish

Time 3h51m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/4 cup milk
3 tablespoons water
1/3 cup butter or margarine, softened
2 egg yolks
2 cups Gold Medal™ Better for Bread™ flour
1/3 cup sugar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon salt
3 teaspoons bread machine yeast
1 cup dried cherries
1 egg, beaten

Steps:

  • Measure carefully, placing all ingredients except cherries and beaten egg in bread machine pan in the order recommended by the manufacturer.
  • Select Dough/Manual cycle. Do not use Delay cycle. Add cherries at the beep signal or 5 to 10 minutes before the last kneading cycle ends.
  • Remove dough from pan, using lightly floured hands. Cover and let rest 10 minutes on lightly floured surface.
  • Grease 12 large muffin cups, 3x1 1/2 inches. Divide dough into 16 equal pieces. Shape each piece into a ball, using floured hands. Cut 4 balls into 3 pieces each; roll into small balls. Place 12 large balls in muffin cups. Make indentation in center of each large ball with thumb. Place 1 small ball in each indentation. Cover and refrigerate 2 hours.
  • Remove rolls from refrigerator. Let rise covered in warm place 40 to 45 minutes or until almost double.
  • Heat oven to 350°F. Brush beaten egg over rolls. Bake 22 to 26 minutes or until golden brown. Immediately remove from pan. Serve warm, or cool on wire rack.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 205, Carbohydrate 32 g, Cholesterol 65 mg, Fat 1 1/2, Fiber 1 g, Protein 4 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, ServingSize 1 Roll, Sodium 140 mg

Tips:

  • Use fresh, dried cherries. Fresh cherries can be dried in a dehydrator or oven, or you can purchase them dried from the store. If using store-bought dried cherries, make sure they are unsweetened.
  • Soak the cherries in hot water before using. This will help to plump them up and make them more moist.
  • Use a combination of white and brown sugar. This will give the bread a slightly caramelized flavor.
  • Don't overmix the batter. Overmixing can result in a tough, dense loaf of bread.
  • Bake the bread at a moderate temperature. This will help to prevent the bread from drying out.
  • Let the bread cool completely before slicing. This will help to prevent the bread from crumbling.

Conclusion:

Dried cherry bread is a delicious and easy-to-make bread that is perfect for any occasion. It is a great way to use up leftover dried cherries, and it can also be made with fresh cherries. This bread is moist and flavorful, with a slightly caramelized crust. It is a great bread to serve for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. It can also be used to make French toast or bread pudding.

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