Best 8 Cherry Almond Bread Recipes

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Cherry almond bread is a delicious and versatile dessert bread that can be enjoyed for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. It is made with fresh cherries, almonds, and a variety of spices, and can be baked in a loaf pan or a bundt pan. Cherry almond bread is a great way to use up fresh cherries when they are in season, and it also makes a great gift for friends and family. With its sweet and tart flavor and its crunchy almond topping, cherry almond bread is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it.

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CHERRY/ALMOND QUICK BREAD



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This wonderful bread is great with coffee as a dessert or, as my husband likes it, with a glass of milk for a late-night snack. It's also easy to make.

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 1h25m

Yield 1 loaf.

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 cup sugar
1/2 cup butter, softened
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon almond extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup buttermilk
1 cup chopped almonds
1 jar (6 ounces) maraschino cherries, drained and chopped

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, cream sugar and butter. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Blend in extract. Combine dry ingredients; blend into creamed mixture alternately with the buttermilk. Stir in almonds and cherries. Pour into a greased and floured 9x5-in. loaf pan. Bake at 350° for about 70 minutes or until loaf tests done. Remove from pan and cool on a wire rack.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 233 calories, Fat 11g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 43mg cholesterol, Sodium 235mg sodium, Carbohydrate 31g carbohydrate (18g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 5g protein.

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

MARASCHINO CHERRY ALMOND BREAD



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Pretty bits of maraschino cherries peek out of every piece of this bread, turning its moist interior bright pink. The recipe, from a special friend, makes such a lovely loaf. Smooth on some almond butter and enjoy it morning, noon and night.

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 1h15m

Yield 1 loaf (12 slices, 1/2 cup almond butter).

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 jar (10 ounces) maraschino cherries
1/2 cup butter, softened
3/4 cup sugar
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup slivered almonds
ALMOND BUTTER:
1/2 cup butter, softened
1 tablespoon slivered almonds, finely chopped
1/2 teaspoon almond extract

Steps:

  • Drain cherries, reserving juice; add enough water to juice to measure 1/2 cup. Cut cherries into quarters; blot dry and set aside. , In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in vanilla. Combine the flour, baking powder and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture alternately with reserved juice. Fold in cherries and almonds., Pour into a greased 9x5-in. loaf pan. Bake at 350° for 50-60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pan to a wire rack to cool completely. , In a small bowl, combine the almond butter ingredients. Serve with bread.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 331 calories, Fat 19g fat (10g saturated fat), Cholesterol 76mg cholesterol, Sodium 297mg sodium, Carbohydrate 38g carbohydrate (22g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

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.

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 ALMOND BREAD PUDDING WITH WHISKEY SAUCE



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Make and share this Cherry Almond Bread Pudding With Whiskey Sauce recipe from Food.com.

Provided by La Dilettante

Categories     Dessert

Time 45m

Yield 12 , 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 loaf deli white bread, unsliced
2 cups whole milk
3/4 cup light brown sugar
4 eggs
1 teaspoon kosher salt
2 teaspoons cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground nutmeg
1 teaspoon almond extract
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
6 tablespoons butter, melted
1 cup dried cherries
3/4 cup sliced almonds
1 tablespoon white sugar

Steps:

  • Beat eggs with milk, sugar, and all seasonings.
  • Pour mixture over bread cubes; stir.
  • Soften dried cherries in 1 cup boiling water for 15 minutes. Drain well and add to bread mixture. Toss well, and let "sit" for a few minutes; overnight is even better.
  • Pour into well-buttered 1 1/2-quart casserole baking dish.
  • Toss sliced almonds with a bit of melted butter and the sugar, and sprinkle over pudding.
  • Bake at 350 for about 35 minutes, or until nice and puffy.
  • Make whiskey sauce (many good recipes available here!) and spoon over the warm pudding!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 281.2, Fat 12.7, SaturatedFat 5.4, Cholesterol 81.3, Sodium 460, Carbohydrate 35.2, Fiber 1.8, Sugar 18.3, Protein 7.2

CHERRY ALMOND PULL-APART BREAD



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I recommend these rolls as a sweet treat for Christmas or Easter morning, or whenever you have overnight guests. When my son and son-in-law visit, they devour them almost before they hit the table. They're so yummy, gooey and good.

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 1h

Yield 20 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

6 tablespoons butter, melted, divided
1/2 cup sugar
3 teaspoons ground cinnamon
20 frozen bread dough dinner rolls
1/2 cup sliced almonds, toasted
1/2 cup candied cherries, halved
1/3 cup corn syrup

Steps:

  • Place 3 tablespoons butter in a small bowl. In another bowl, combine the sugar and cinnamon. Dip 10 frozen dough rolls in butter, then roll in cinnamon-sugar. Place in a greased 10-in. fluted tube pan. Sprinkle with half of the almonds and cherries., Repeat with remaining rolls, almonds and cherries. Combine corn syrup and remaining butter; pour over cherries. Cover and refrigerate overnight., Remove from the refrigerator. Cover and let rise until almost doubled, about 2 hours. Bake at 350° for 30-35 minutes or until golden brown. Immediately invert onto a serving plate. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 191 calories, Fat 6g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 9mg cholesterol, Sodium 242mg sodium, Carbohydrate 31g carbohydrate (12g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

CHERRY ALMOND BREAD



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This is a very moist and tasty bread. It's loaded with tart cherries and almonds.

Provided by Cindy Carnes

Categories     Bread     Yeast Bread Recipes

Time 3h

Yield 15

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 (16.5 ounce) can sour cherries, with liquid
1 teaspoon almond extract
2 ½ tablespoons butter, softened
1 teaspoon salt
½ cup white sugar
3 ½ cups bread flour
2 ½ tablespoons vital wheat gluten
2 teaspoons rapid rise yeast
⅔ cup slivered almonds

Steps:

  • Place all ingredient, except almonds, in the bread machine according to the manufacturer's directions. Select sweet bread setting; press Start.
  • If your machine has a Fruit setting, add the almonds at the signal, or about 5 minutes before the kneading cycle has finished.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 216.3 calories, Carbohydrate 37.2 g, Cholesterol 5.1 mg, Fat 4.9 g, Fiber 1.7 g, Protein 6.1 g, SaturatedFat 1.5 g, Sodium 171.7 mg, Sugar 7 g

Tips:

  • Use fresh, ripe cherries for the best flavor.
  • If you don't have fresh cherries, you can use frozen or canned cherries. Just be sure to thaw them before using.
  • To prevent the cherries from sinking to the bottom of the bread, toss them with a little flour before adding them to the batter.
  • Be careful not to overmix the batter. Overmixing can make the bread tough.
  • Bake the bread until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  • Let the bread cool completely before slicing and serving.

Conclusion:

Cherry almond bread is a delicious and versatile bread that can be enjoyed for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. It's also a great gift for friends and family. With its sweet and tart cherries, crunchy almonds, and moist crumb, cherry almond bread is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it.

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