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Ingredients
- 1 cup brown sugar (200 grams)
- 1 Tbsp ground cinnamon
- 1 Tbsp ground mace
- 1 Tbsp ground cloves
- 1 Tbsp ground grains of paradise (not readily available so I substituted with half black pepper and half ginger)
- 1 bottle fruity red wine, such as Merlot (750 ml)
- Cheesecloth
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Recipe | %DV |
|---|---|
| Recipe Size 314g | |
| Calories 1203 | |
| Calories from Fat 53 | 4% |
| Total Fat 6.06g | 8% |
| Saturated Fat 1.57g | 6% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 521mg | 22% |
| Potassium 506mg | 14% |
| Total Carbs 294.73g | 79% |
| Dietary Fiber 8.0g | 27% |
| Sugars 246.77g | 165% |
| Protein 4.03g | 6% |
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