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Ingredients
- 1 â cup sugar
- 1 ½ cup dry red wine
- 1 cinnamon stick (optional)
- 24 ounces package cranberries
- Zest of one lemon
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Recipe | %DV |
|---|---|
| Recipe Size 1219g | |
| Calories 1381 | |
| Calories from Fat 7 | 1% |
| Total Fat 0.87g | 1% |
| Saturated Fat 0.07g | 0% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 27mg | 1% |
| Potassium 1019mg | 29% |
| Total Carbs 290.52g | 77% |
| Dietary Fiber 30.7g | 102% |
| Sugars 228.95g | 153% |
| Protein 2.85g | 5% |
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