Cherry Pear Bread

---

Makes two small loaves or one 4x9 loaf. Dried cranberries can be used in place of dried cherries.

---

Steps

---

Preheat oven to 350 degrees f.

---

In s small saucepan , bring the water to a boil.

---

Turn off the heat , add the dried fruit to the water and cover the pan.

---

Let sit until the fruit is softened , about 10 minutes.

---

Strain the liquid , reserving 1 / 2 cup.

---

Set fruit and reserved liquid aside to cool.

---

Butter and flour two small loaf pans or one larger pan.

---

Set aside.

---

In a bowl combine the flour , baking powder , baking soda , salt and nutmeg.

---

Set aside.

---

In the bowl of an electric mixed fitted with paddle attachment , combine the melted butter , sugar , egg , vanilla , reserved dried fruit , and reserved soaking liquid on medium speed.

---

Add the reserved flour mixture , mix until smooth.

---

Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pans , smooth the top with a spatula.

---

Bake until golden brown , about 40 - 50 minutes.

---

Transfer to a wire rack to cool 5 minutes.

---

Slide a knife around the sides of the loaf then turn them out onto the rack.

---

Let cool.

---

Ingredients

---

water, dried pears, dried cherries, unsalted butter, all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, table salt, ground nutmeg, sugar, egg, vanilla extract