Maraschino Cherry Almond Bread - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 (10 ounce) jar maraschino cherries
1/2 cup butter, softened
3/4 cup sugar
2 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

Preparation

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 big bowl, cream the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition.
Beat in vanilla.
Combine flour, baking powder and salt in another bowl; gradually add to creamed mixture alternatly with reserved juice.
Fold in the cherries and almonds.
Pour into a greased 9 x 5 inch loaf pan.
Bake in a preheated 350\u00b0 oven for 50-60 minutes or until a pick comes out clean.
Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pan to a wire rack to cool completely.
In a small bowl, combine almond butter ingredients; serve with bread.