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- Roasted Cherry and Pomegranate Molasses Sorbet Recipe
- 1 kg cherries, stalks removed and pitted
- 200g caster sugar
- 2 tablespoons pomegranate molasses
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- Large pinch salt
- 200ml water
- Preheat the oven to 200C
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Recipe | %DV |
|---|---|
| Recipe Size 1142g | |
| Calories 588 | |
| Calories from Fat 16 | 3% |
| Total Fat 1.86g | 2% |
| Saturated Fat 0.37g | 1% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 8mg | 0% |
| Potassium 2078mg | 59% |
| Total Carbs 149.82g | 40% |
| Dietary Fiber 19.5g | 65% |
| Sugars 119.28g | 80% |
| Protein 9.89g | 16% |
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