Blueberry Maple Syrup and U-Pick Blueberries at Fairfield Farms Recipe
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup pure maple syrup
- 1 1/2 cups organic fresh blueberries
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Recipe | %DV |
|---|---|
| Recipe Size 371g | |
| Calories 540 | |
| Calories from Fat 9 | 2% |
| Total Fat 1.02g | 1% |
| Saturated Fat 0.13g | 1% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 17mg | 1% |
| Potassium 491mg | 14% |
| Total Carbs 138.57g | 37% |
| Dietary Fiber 5.1g | 17% |
| Sugars 116.83g | 78% |
| Protein 1.56g | 2% |
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