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Ingredients
- 2 teaspoons ground black pepper
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup corn starch
- 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
- 1 pint blackberries
- 1 pint raspberries
- 1 pint strawberries, hulled and chopped
- confectioners' sugar for dusting pie
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Recipe | %DV |
|---|---|
| Recipe Size 1063g | |
| Calories 916 | |
| Calories from Fat 37 | 4% |
| Total Fat 4.46g | 6% |
| Saturated Fat 0.2g | 1% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 18mg | 1% |
| Potassium 1487mg | 42% |
| Total Carbs 222.74g | 59% |
| Dietary Fiber 42.2g | 141% |
| Sugars 145.47g | 97% |
| Protein 10.31g | 16% |
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