6 tbsp. butter
2/3 c. sugar
2 eggs
1 c. applesauce
2 tbsp. milk
1 tsp. grated lemon peel
2 c. flour, sifted
1 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 c. walnuts, chopped
1/4 c. maraschino cherries, chopped

Cream butter and sugar until fluffy. Add eggs, 1 at a time, beating after each addition. Add grated lemon peel. Combine applesauce and milk. Sift together flour, baking powder, soda and salt; add alternating with applesauce mixture to creamed mixture. Stir in walnuts and cherries. Pour into a greased 8 1/2 x 4 1/2 x 2 3/4 inch loaf pan. Bake at 350 degrees for about 55 minutes or until done. Remove from pan and cool thoroughly.