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Ingredientes
- Closely adapted from Marshmallows: Homemade Gourmet Treats, Eileen Talanian
- 1 cup pumpkin puree (I used canned)
- 1/2 cup cold water
- 3-4 T gelatin (see comments above)
- 1/2 cup water
- 1 1/4 cups marshmallow syrup (see recipe and comments here)
- 1/4 t salt
- 2 cups granulated sugar, preferably cane
- 1 1/2 â 2 1/2 t Vietnamese cassia cinnamon
- 1/2 â 1 1/2 t ground ginger
- 1/8 â 1 t ground cloves
View Full Recipe at The Spiced Life
Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Recipe | %DV |
|---|---|
| Recipe Size 906g | |
| Calories 1662 | |
| Calories from Fat 11 | 1% |
| Total Fat 1.37g | 2% |
| Saturated Fat 0.57g | 2% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 1201mg | 50% |
| Potassium 587mg | 17% |
| Total Carbs 426.22g | 114% |
| Dietary Fiber 8.4g | 28% |
| Sugars 410.26g | 274% |
| Protein 3.38g | 5% |
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