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Ingredientes
- Sugared Cranberries - Pots and Pins
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 2 cups water
- 2 cups fresh cranberries
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 1 teaspoon orange extract
- zest from one orange
View Full Recipe at Pots and Pins
Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Recipe | %DV |
|---|---|
| Recipe Size 1198g | |
| Calories 1735 | |
| Calories from Fat 5 | 0% |
| Total Fat 0.59g | 1% |
| Saturated Fat 0.2g | 1% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 7mg | 2% |
| Sodium 370mg | 15% |
| Potassium 341mg | 10% |
| Total Carbs 433.75g | 116% |
| Dietary Fiber 9.9g | 33% |
| Sugars 410.82g | 274% |
| Protein 11.7g | 19% |
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