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Ingredients
- 1 package cranberries (8 or 10 oz)
- 1/3 cup freshly squeezed orange juice
- 3 Tbs maple syrup
- 1/2 vanilla bean (or 1 tsp vanilla extract)
- 2 tsp freshly grated orange zest
- 2 Tbs water
- 2 Tbs chia seeds (we like Nutiva Organic Chia Seeds)
- splash Grand Marnier (optional - about 1/2 Tbs)
- Liv Life Note: if jam becomes thicker than you desire, simply as a tablespoon or so of water or orange juice to thin
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Recipe | %DV |
|---|---|
| Recipe Size 205g | |
| Calories 341 | |
| Calories from Fat 79 | 23% |
| Total Fat 9.39g | 12% |
| Saturated Fat 0.98g | 4% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 13mg | 1% |
| Potassium 341mg | 10% |
| Total Carbs 62.46g | 17% |
| Dietary Fiber 11.7g | 39% |
| Sugars 42.82g | 29% |
| Protein 5.26g | 8% |
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