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- Candied Lemon Slices
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- Ingredients
- Fresh Lemons
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 1/2 cups water
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Recipe | %DV |
|---|---|
| Recipe Size 816g | |
| Calories 1566 | |
| Calories from Fat 2 | 0% |
| Total Fat 0.18g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 0.03g | 0% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 15mg | 1% |
| Potassium 93mg | 3% |
| Total Carbs 405.65g | 108% |
| Dietary Fiber 1.7g | 6% |
| Sugars 401.18g | 267% |
| Protein 0.68g | 1% |
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