Cherry Banana Bread

1. 1

   Drain maraschino cherries, reserving 2 Tablespoons juice.

2. 2

   Cut cherries into quarters.

3. 3

   Combine flour, baking powder, and salt; set aside.

4. 4

   Combine sugar, butter, eggs [or ONE mashed banana], and reserved cherry juice in large bowl. Beat with electric mixer at medium speed 3-4 minutes or until well mixed.

5. 5

   Alternate between adding flour mixture and mashed bananas, beginning and ending with the flour mixture. If the mixture seems a bit too dry, you might want to try adding some water at the end. I suggest adding it a teaspoon or so at a time.

6. 6

   Stir in drained cherries.

7. 7

   Grease a loaf pan and spread batter evenly in pan.

8. 8

   Bake in preheated 350 degree oven for 1 hour or until brown.

9. 9

   Remove from pan and let cool on wire rack. To store, wrap in plastic wrap or foil and keep in a cool, dry place.

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