Christmas Cherry Nut Bread

Celebrate the season with this delightful Christmas Cherry Nut Bread, a festive quick bread brimming with holiday flavors! This moist and tender loaf combines the sweetness of chopped maraschino cherries with the satisfying crunch of walnuts or pecans, all warmly spiced with cinnamon and nutmeg for an aromatic touch. Perfectly balanced and easy to make, this recipe requires only 20 minutes of prep time and is ideal for gifting, holiday brunches, or enjoying with a cozy cup of coffee. Beautifully vibrant and irresistible in flavor, this cherry nut bread is a must-have addition to your holiday baking repertoire.

Nutriscore Rating: 48/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:55 mins

Total Time:75 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 0.5 teaspoons salt
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 0.5 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 2 pieces large eggs
• 0.5 cup milk
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 cup chopped maraschino cherries, drained and patted dry
• 0.75 cup chopped walnuts or pecans
• 0.5 teaspoons ground cinnamon
• 0.25 teaspoons ground nutmeg

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a standard 9x5-inch loaf pan with butter or cooking spray. Alternatively, line it with parchment paper for easy removal.

Step 2

In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Set aside.

Step 3

In a large mixing bowl, cream the softened butter and granulated sugar together using an electric mixer on medium speed until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.

Step 4

Beat in the eggs, one at a time, ensuring each egg is fully incorporated. Add the vanilla extract and mix again.

Step 5

Reduce the mixer speed to low and alternately add the dry flour mixture and milk to the wet ingredients, beginning and ending with the flour mixture. Mix until just combined. Do not overmix.

Step 6

Using a spatula, gently fold in the chopped maraschino cherries and the chopped walnuts or pecans until evenly distributed throughout the batter.

Step 7

Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan, smoothing the top with a spatula.

Step 8

Bake in the preheated oven for 50-55 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean or with just a few moist crumbs.

Step 9

Once baked, remove the pan from the oven and allow the bread to cool in the pan for 10 minutes. Then transfer the bread to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.

Step 10

Serve as is or with a light dusting of powdered sugar for a festive touch. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1128.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3712.5

Total Fat 171.4g	0%
Saturated Fat 71.7g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.1g
Cholesterol 641.3mg	0%
Sodium 2310.8mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 510.0g	0%
Dietary Fiber 14.5g	0%
Total Sugars 303.7g
Protein 57.4g	0%

Vitamin D 133.7IU	0%
Calcium 367.2mg	0%
Iron 16.8mg	0%
Potassium 1090.8mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 40.5%

Protein: 6.0%

Carbs: 53.5%