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Ingredients
- approx. 1kg (approx. 2 lb) potimarron or other winter squash or pumpkin
- juice of 1 lemon
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 300g (1 1/2 cups) granulated sugar
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Recipe | %DV |
|---|---|
| Recipe Size 351g | |
| Calories 1185 | |
| Calories from Fat 0 | 0% |
| Total Fat 0.0g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 0.0g | 0% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 1mg | 0% |
| Potassium 70mg | 2% |
| Total Carbs 304.53g | 81% |
| Dietary Fiber 0.2g | 1% |
| Sugars 301.39g | 201% |
| Protein 0.18g | 0% |
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