Cherry Quick Bread

1/2 C. shortening
3/4 C. sugar
2 eggs
1 tsp vanilla
2 C. flour
1 tsp salt
1 tsp baking powder
1 tsp baking soda
1 tsp cinnamon
1 C. applesauce (I used one with no sugar added.)
1 C. dried cherries

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Butter or grease a loaf pan.

In a large mixing bowl, cream together the shortening and sugar. Add the eggs and vanilla to the sugar mixture and mex well.

Sift together the flour, salt, baking powder, baking soda, and cinnamon and add to the egg and sugar mixture. Stir well to blend. Stir in the applesauce then add the dried cherries.

Spread the batter into the greased loaf pan and bake for 50-55 minutes. Remove from the pan and cool.

I also made this recipe as muffins. Very delicious both ways!