Holiday Fruit Bread

1 box blueberry nut bread mix (or cranberry)
1 egg
1 c water
1 1/2 c chopped red and green cherries
3/4 c raisins
3/4 c chopped walnuts or pecans
Combine first 3 ingredients. Stir until dry particles are moistened. Stir in cherries, raisins, and walnuts. Pour into greased and floured bottom of 9X5" loaf pan. Bake at 350º for 40-50 minutes. May use glaze to make it festive.

GLAZE:
1 c icing sugar
1 Tbsp milk
Mix until smooth. Drizzle over top of warm loaf. Place red and green cherry halves on top. Serves 18.
Source: Mrs. Michael D. Carl

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