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Servings: 12
Ingredients
- 1 lb. brown sugar
- 1/2 c. shortening
- 2 eggs
- 3 c. flour
- 1/2 tsp. cloves
- 1/2 tsp. cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp. nutmeg
- 2 tsp. baking soda
- 1/2 tsp. salt
- 2 c. applesauce
- 2 c. nut meats, chopped (pecans or walnuts)
- 1 lb. raisins
- 3 slices of red, white, and green pineapple
- 1/2 lb. red cherries
- 1/2 lb. green cherries
- (+ another cup of flour)
- 1/2 lb. red cherries
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Serving | %DV |
|---|---|
| Serving Size 223g | |
| Recipe makes 12 servings | |
| Calories 533 | |
| Calories from Fat 109 | 20% |
| Total Fat 12.42g | 16% |
| Saturated Fat 4.54g | 18% |
| Trans Fat 2.86g | |
| Cholesterol 31mg | 10% |
| Sodium 335mg | 14% |
| Potassium 549mg | 16% |
| Total Carbs 105.04g | 28% |
| Dietary Fiber 4.5g | 15% |
| Sugars 70.13g | 47% |
| Protein 6.22g | 10% |
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