Cherry Banana Bread - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 (10 oz.) jar maraschino cherries
1 3/4 c. all-purpose flour
1 1/2 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. salt
1/3 c. butter or margarine, softened
2/3 c. firmly packed light brown sugar
2 eggs
1 c. crushed ripe bananas
2/3 c. chopped walnuts

Preparation

Drain maraschino cherries, reserving 2 tablespoons juice.
Cut cherries in quarters; set aside.
Combine flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt; set aside.