Double Cherry Quick Bread Recipe

Name: Double Cherry Quick Bread
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup unsalted butter (melted and slightly cooled, totaling 1 liquid cup); 3 eggs, lightly beaten; 1 teaspoon almond extract; 3 cups all-purpose flour; 1 1/2 cups sugar (if you want a sweeter bread, increase sugar by 1/2 cup, totaling 2 cups of granulated sugar); 1 teaspoon baking soda; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 teaspoon cinnamon (I use Vietnamese Cinnamon, which is a rich, less harsh variety); 1 (20 ounce) can cherry pie filling; 1 1/2 cups sour cherries, any juice drained away (this is for the TOTAL finished amount of cherries that are pitted and stemmed. Prep time does NOT in)

Servings: persons

1 cup unsalted butter (melted and slightly cooled, totaling 1 liquid cup)
3 eggs, lightly beaten
1 teaspoon almond extract
3 cups all-purpose flour
1 1/2 cups sugar (if you want a sweeter bread, increase sugar by 1/2 cup, totaling 2 cups of granulated sugar)
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon cinnamon (I use Vietnamese Cinnamon, which is a rich, less harsh variety)
1 (20 ounce) can cherry pie filling
1 1/2 cups sour cherries, any juice drained away (this is for the TOTAL finished amount of cherries that are pitted and stemmed. Prep time does NOT in)

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["NOTE: This makes a very, very dense batter. Do NOT make this with a hand mixer; mix it by hand so your motor does not burnt out!", "Also, the baked top of the loaves or muffins is very dark! It can ""read"" as being done but don't be fooled! Test doneness by inserting a wooden toothpick into the center of the muffin or loaf before removing from oven, and if it's clean of batter when removed, your bread/muffin is baked.", "Preheat oven to 350 degrees.", "Grease giant muffin tins or small loaf pans (6"" x 3""). Set aside.", "In a small bowl, blend together the beaten eggs, almond extract and melted (but cooled) butter. Set aside.", "In a large 4 quart capacity bowl, sift the flour, sugar, baking soda, salt and cinnamon to make sure it's thoroughly combined. Create a ""well"" in the center of the dry ingredients to add the egg mixture.", "With a sturdy wooden spoon handy, add egg mixture to well in dry ingredients and fold the dry and wet ingredients together until well incorporated. Batter is very, very stiff at this stage and puts up a fight!", "Add the canned cherry pie mix and fresh sour cherries to the batter. Put your back into it and fold the cherries into the batter until it is uniformly pink in colour. Congratulations! You're almost done!", "I use a plastic one cup measuring cup to scoop the batter out and push it into the greased loaf or muffin tins with my finger. DO NOT EXCEED THE 1/2 FULL MARK OR THEY WILL OVERFLOW in the oven!", "Bake at 350 degrees until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. For large muffins the time is 30 minutes. For 6"" x 3"" loaves, it's 40 minutes. For large loaves, it can be from 60 to 80 minutes and you risk burning the top! (I'm just saying).", "Remove from oven when done and cool baked goods in pan on wire cooling racks for 10 minutes. If well greased, cherry bread will flip right out of the pans! These breads/muffins really retain their heat so don't attempt to eat straight away, as tempting as it seems. Allow to cool an additional 30 minutes before enjoying this cherry quick bread. :)", "Yield from this recipe: 6 large muffins and 3 small loaf pans. This strange ""yield"" is because I didn't have enough loaf or muffin pans to make only one type of cherry bread or muffin. LOL."]

1142

kcal

Calories

Fat

146

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Preheat the oven fully and bake on the middle rack for the most even results.
Check for doneness a few minutes early — a toothpick in the center should come out with just a few moist crumbs.
Let it cool before slicing so it sets properly and holds its shape.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup unsalted butter (melted and slightly cooled, totaling 1 liquid cup), 3 eggs, lightly beaten, 1 teaspoon almond extract, 3 cups all-purpose flour, and more.

Yes, Double Cherry Quick Bread falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

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Double Cherry Quick Bread

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