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Ingredients
- butter (as needed)
- 2 tablespoon granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 6 ½ pound tart apples (such as Granny Smith)
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Recipe | %DV |
|---|---|
| Recipe Size 2686g | |
| Calories 1520 | |
| Calories from Fat 74 | 5% |
| Total Fat 8.6g | 11% |
| Saturated Fat 3.37g | 13% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 11mg | 4% |
| Sodium 56mg | 2% |
| Potassium 2852mg | 81% |
| Total Carbs 393.74g | 105% |
| Dietary Fiber 65.1g | 217% |
| Sugars 300.94g | 201% |
| Protein 7.05g | 11% |
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