Maraschino Cherry Almond Bread

• 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

1. Drain cherries, reserving juice; add enough water to juice to measure 1/2 cup.
2. Cut cherries into quarters; blot dry and set aside.
3. In a big bowl, cream the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
4. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition.
5. Beat in vanilla.
6. Combine flour, baking powder and salt in another bowl; gradually add to creamed mixture alternatly with reserved juice.
7. Fold in the cherries and almonds.
8. Pour into a greased 9 x 5 inch loaf pan.
9. Bake in a preheated 350u0b0 oven for 50-60 minutes or until a pick comes out clean.
10. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pan to a wire rack to cool completely.
11. In a small bowl, combine almond butter ingredients; serve with bread.

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Taken from www.food.com/recipe/maraschino-cherry-almond-bread-474818 (may not work)