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Ingredients
- 2 cups blueberries
- 2 cups white vinegar
- 1 cup sugar
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Recipe | %DV |
|---|---|
| Recipe Size 961g | |
| Calories 1035 | |
| Calories from Fat 8 | 1% |
| Total Fat 0.93g | 1% |
| Saturated Fat 0.08g | 0% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 27mg | 1% |
| Potassium 571mg | 16% |
| Total Carbs 245.17g | 65% |
| Dietary Fiber 6.7g | 22% |
| Sugars 229.75g | 153% |
| Protein 2.08g | 3% |
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