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Ingredients
- Cardamom Spiced Pear Honey
- 2 c. pear nectar
- 1 T. fresh lemon juice
- 3 cardamom pods, crushed
- 1/2 c. honey
- 1/2 c. sugar
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Recipe | %DV |
|---|---|
| Recipe Size 774g | |
| Calories 1204 | |
| Calories from Fat 0 | 0% |
| Total Fat 0.05g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 0.0g | 0% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 27mg | 1% |
| Potassium 161mg | 5% |
| Total Carbs 318.89g | 85% |
| Dietary Fiber 3.4g | 11% |
| Sugars 315.03g | 210% |
| Protein 1.08g | 2% |
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