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Ingredientes
- Don Pedro’s Brandied Grapes
- From the National Honey Board’s Brandied Green Grapes
- 1/3 c. local honey
- 1 t. fresh lemon juice
- 2 T. brandy (or cognac)
- 1 lb. seedless grapes (I used a mix of green and “black” seedless grapes.)
- 1/2 c. sour cream
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Recipe | %DV |
|---|---|
| Recipe Size 564g | |
| Calories 545 | |
| Calories from Fat 205 | 38% |
| Total Fat 23.39g | 29% |
| Saturated Fat 13.45g | 54% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 60mg | 20% |
| Sodium 101mg | 4% |
| Potassium 1000mg | 29% |
| Total Carbs 82.57g | 22% |
| Dietary Fiber 3.9g | 13% |
| Sugars 71.55g | 48% |
| Protein 5.54g | 9% |
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