We have about 2 months until Christmas and I am pretty sure that I have watched the 12 Dates of Christmas about 10 times already. I’m not sure I’d go into calling it an addiction as much as just watching a movie that feels good. By the way, if you are a Netflix subscriber then check it out..but make sure to come back and thank me for introducing it to you.
A few weeks ago, my sister and I had a debate on what this bread was called. She thought it was called Cherry Chip Ball and I KNEW she was wrong. I’m older, I’m right. I told her about 5 times that it was Cherry Chip Loaf. We had to watch (about 125 miles apart) to find out. Drumroll…I win!
Since I seem to be a fanatic of the movie, I wanted to make the Cherry Chip Loaf that bonded the two neighbors (Kate and Margine). So if you’re feeling it this season, grab the ingredients and join me on making the semi-famous (ok, to me) Cherry Chip Loaf. According to the movie if you want the bread to be moist you can’t forget the honey.
Cherry Chip Loaf recipe
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 55 minutes
Servings: 1 loaf
Ingredients
- 2 cups flour
- 2 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 2 sticks butter
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 Tbs honey
- 2 eggs
- 1/2 cup apple sauce
- 1 10 oz jar maraschino cherries, chopped
- 1/2 cup milk chocolate chocolate chips
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 350°F
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Add together the dry ingredients in a mixing bowl and wisk together
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Cream butter and sugar in stand mixer or electric hand mixer. Beat for 2-3 minutes
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Add in the vanilla and honey and mix until combined
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Crack in two eggs, one at a time along with applesauce
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Slowly incorporate flour mixture into wet batter
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Drain and chop the maraschino cherries. Add the cherries and chocolate chips in to the batter and stir with spoon until well combined but be sure not to overmix
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Bake for 50-55 minutes until toothpick comes out clean.
