Cranberry Treats

Cranberry Ribbon Bread
This takes a little extra work, but it is worth the trouble. Chilling this in the refrigerator seems to really enhance the flavors. I always make this for Thanksgiving and store extras in the freezer for the Christmas season.

2 (3oz.) cream cheese, softened
1 egg
2 cups flour
1 cup sugar
1½ teaspoons baking powder
½ teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon salt
¾ cup apple juice
¼ cup melted butter or margarine
1 egg, beaten
1½ cups chopped fresh cranberries ( I use my food processor.)
½ cup chopped nuts ( optional - I don't use them.)

Beat cream cheese until fluffy, blend in 1 egg. Set aside.
Mix flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in big bowl.
Stir in apple juice, margarine and beaten egg.
Fold in cranberries and nuts.
Spoon half of batter into loaf pan that has been greased and floured on bottom only.
Spread cream cheese mixture over batter, then top with remaining batter.
Bake at 350º for 65 - 75 minutes. Cool 15 min. and remove from pan.
Store in refrigerator.