Maraschino Cherry Nut Bread

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Ingredients

• 1 cup white sugar
• ¼ cup solid vegetable shortening (such as Crisco®)
• 2 eggs
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
• 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
• 1 (8 ounce) jar maraschino cherries, drained and juice reserved, divided
• ½ cup chopped pecans