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Ingredients
- 1 pound fresh cherries, pitted (see tip above)
- 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 egg
- 1 tablespoon heavy cream
- 2 teaspoons turbinado sugar
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Recipe | %DV |
|---|---|
| Recipe Size 484g | |
| Calories 408 | |
| Calories from Fat 96 | 24% |
| Total Fat 10.84g | 14% |
| Saturated Fat 5.0g | 20% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 207mg | 69% |
| Sodium 68mg | 3% |
| Potassium 1008mg | 29% |
| Total Carbs 74.05g | 20% |
| Dietary Fiber 9.3g | 31% |
| Sugars 53.89g | 36% |
| Protein 11.1g | 18% |
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