Cranberry Banana Bread

Directions

1. 1

   2 2/3 c Sugar 1 c Water 4 c Fresh cranberries 1 3/4 c Sifted flour 1/2 t Salt 2 t Baking powder 1/4 t Baking soda 1/3 c Butter,melted 2 Eggs

2. 2

   In a large saucepan, bring 2 cups sugar and the water to a boil, stirring to dissolve the sugar

3. 3

   Add the berries and simmer over low heat for 10 minutes or until berries pop open

4. 4

   Drain the berries, reserving the juice and measuring 1 cup of berries for use in the bread

5. 5

   Sift together the flour, salt, baking powder and baking soda

6. 6

   In a large bowl, combine 2/3 cup sugar, the butter, eggs, walnuts, banana and berries

7. 7

   Add the flour mixture to the berry mixture, stirring until blended

8. 8

   Pour the mixture into a greased and lightly floured 9x5x3: loaf pan