"Golden-green, mildly salty pistachios and deep red, sweet and tangy dried cherries complement one another beautifully, both in color, and flavor...."
INGREDIENTS
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6 tablespoons unsalted butter*
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2/3 cup sugar
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1/2 teaspoon salt
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1/8 teaspoon pistachio flavor or cherry flavor, optional
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
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2 large eggs
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2 cups King Arthur Unbleached All-Purpose Flour
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1 cup coarsely chopped pistachios
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1 cup sweetened tart cherries**
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coarse white sparkling sugar for sprinkling on top, optional
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**For a lower-cost alternative, substitute sweetened dried cranberries
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*Reduce the salt to 1/4 teaspoon if you use salted butter.