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Ingredientes
- 1/4 cup thinly sliced lemon peel
- 4 cups crushed strawberries (about 2 quarts)
- 1 tablespoon bottled lemon juice
- 6 cups sugar
- 1 cup white flour
- 1 cup whole wheat flour
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
- zest of one lemon
- 2/3 cup orange juice
- 6 tablespoons melted butter
- 2 eggs
- 4 tablespoons strawberry-lemon marmalade
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