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Ingredients
- 1 ½ c. very fresh dandelion blossoms, packed
- 2 c. filtered water
- 2 cups sugar
- 1/8 c. plus ½ T. powdered pectin for “less sugar recipes” (I used some bulk pectin that I had on hand.)
- 1 T. fresh lemon juice
- 1 drop yellow food coloring
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Recipe | %DV |
|---|---|
| Recipe Size 454g | |
| Calories 1555 | |
| Calories from Fat 0 | 0% |
| Total Fat 0.0g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 0.0g | 0% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 0mg | 0% |
| Potassium 14mg | 0% |
| Total Carbs 401.39g | 107% |
| Dietary Fiber 1.1g | 4% |
| Sugars 399.76g | 267% |
| Protein 0.02g | 0% |
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