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Correo Electrónico
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Raciónes: 2
Ingredientes
- 600g ripe plums, stoned and quartered
- 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1 star anise pod
- 75g caster sugar
- 5 Tbsp orange juice
- 200ml double cream
- pistachio nuts to garnish
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Serving | %DV |
|---|---|
| Serving Size 423g | |
| Recipe makes 2 servings | |
| Calories 348 | |
| Calories from Fat 181 | 52% |
| Total Fat 20.6g | 26% |
| Saturated Fat 12.28g | 49% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 67mg | 22% |
| Sodium 42mg | 2% |
| Potassium 650mg | 19% |
| Total Carbs 40.55g | 11% |
| Dietary Fiber 4.4g | 15% |
| Sugars 31.41g | 21% |
| Protein 5.07g | 8% |
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