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Ingredients
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon nutmeg
- ¼ teaspoon cardamom
- 6-7 cups peeled and thinly sliced tart baking apples (I used
- a mixture of Granny Smith, McIntosh, and Honey Crisp)
- 3 tablespoons butter, cut up
- ½ cup firmly packed light brown sugar
- ¾ cup chopped pecans
- 2 tablespoons heavy cream
- Melt ¼ cup butter in a small saucepan; stir in brown sugar
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Recipe | %DV |
|---|---|
| Recipe Size 230g | |
| Calories 1144 | |
| Calories from Fat 673 | 59% |
| Total Fat 78.03g | 98% |
| Saturated Fat 32.5g | 130% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 133mg | 44% |
| Sodium 288mg | 12% |
| Potassium 373mg | 11% |
| Total Carbs 117.2g | 31% |
| Dietary Fiber 5.7g | 19% |
| Sugars 108.56g | 72% |
| Protein 5.24g | 8% |
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