Cherry Bread

Here's one more recipe using one of the summer's best fruits. As summer comes to a close, I get a little sad to say goodbye to fresh cherries, peaches and strawberries. But I also am antsy to bake with pumpkin, apples and pears! But before we switch gears, here's a last cherry recipe.

You don't even need a mixer for this - you can just whip it up with a wooden spoon. In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, whole wheat flour,




baking powder and soda, sugar, salt and cinnamon.



In a measuring cup, combine the applesauce, oil, maple syrup and vanilla. Pour this into the flour mixture



and stir until combined. Then add the lightly beaten eggs,



and stir until all the dry ingredients are moistened. Fold in the cherries.



Pour the batter into a greased 9-inch loaf pan



and bake for 50-60 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool in the pan for a few minutes then remove to a wire rack to cool completely.



One year ago: Whole Grain Berry Biscuits
Two years ago: Apple Pie Muffins
There's definitely a breakfast theme here!

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Cherry Bread

2 cups pitted, chopped cherries
1 cup whole wheat flour
1 cup flour
1/2 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. baking soda
1/4 tsp. salt
1 tsp. cinnamon
1/2 cup sugar
1/4 cup vegetable oil
1/4 cup maple syrup
1/4 cup applesauce
2 eggs
1 tsp. vanilla

In a large mixing bowl, combine the whole wheat flour, flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon and sugar. In a large measuring cup, combine the oil, syrup, applesauce, eggs and vanilla. Whisk well to combine.

Pour the wet ingredients into the dry and stir just until combined. Fold in the cherries.

Pour the batter into a greased loaf pan. Bake at 350 for 50-60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Serves 10.