Dried Cherry Almond Bread Recipe

Name: Dried Cherry Almond Bread
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: FOR THE BREAD; 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; FOR THE GLAZE; 1/2 cup powdered sugar; 1/4 teaspoon almond extract; 1 teaspoon milk (or more)

Servings: persons

FOR THE BREAD
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
FOR THE GLAZE
1/2 cup powdered sugar
1/4 teaspoon almond extract
1 teaspoon milk (or more)

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["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."]

1847

kcal

Calories

146

Fat

123

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 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: FOR THE BREAD, 1 1/2 cups boiling water, 2 (5 1/2 ounce) bags dried cherries, 1 cup brown sugar, packed, and more.

Yes, Dried Cherry Almond Bread falls under the General 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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Dried Cherry Almond Bread

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