Cherry Banana Bread

Directions

1. 1
   Drain maraschino cherries, reserving 2 Tablespoons juice.
2. 2
   Cut cherries into quarters.
3. 3
   Combine flour, baking powder, and salt; set aside.
4. 4
   Combine sugar, butter, eggs [or ONE mashed banana], and reserved cherry juice in large bowl. Beat with electric mixer at medium speed 3-4 minutes or until well mixed.
5. 5
   Alternate between adding flour mixture and mashed bananas, beginning and ending with the flour mixture. If the mixture seems a bit too dry, you might want to try adding some water at the end. I suggest adding it a teaspoon or so at a time.
6. 6
   Stir in drained cherries.
7. 7
   Grease a loaf pan and spread batter evenly in pan.
8. 8
   Bake in preheated 350 degree oven for 1 hour or until brown.
9. 9
   Remove from pan and let cool on wire rack. To store, wrap in plastic wrap or foil and keep in a cool, dry place.