Maraschino Cherry Almond Bread

As you know, if you have been reading my other posts, I am trying to make healthier foods for optimal knee joint health. This is not exactly a healthy recipe-but it wasn't for me. I made this for a dear co-worker whose husband passed away last week. When she returned to work, she thanked me for it again and commented on how good it was. So...here's the recipe:

Maraschino Cherry Almond Bread

(Adapted from Taste of Home)

10 oz. maraschino cherries

1/2 c. butter

3/4 c. sugar

2 eggs

1 t. vanilla

2 c. flour

1 t. baking powder

1/2 t. salt

1/2 c. almonds, chopped

Makes 1 loaf

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Coarsely chop the cherries. Reserve 1/2 c. of the cherry juice, adding water if necessary. Cream the butter and sugar. Beat in the eggs and vanilla. In a separate bowl, mix the dry ingredients. Add the dry ingredients and the cherry juice alternately to the creamed mixture. Stir in the cherries and almonds. Spread into a greased loaf pan. Bake 50 to 60 minutes. Let cool 10 minutes before removing from pan to cool on a wire rack.