Fruit Pie Without the Pie Pan. Recipe
Ingredients
- 2 cans (21 oz.) fruit pie filling
- 2 Tbsp. butter, melted
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Recipe | %DV |
|---|---|
| Recipe Size 28g | |
| Calories 204 | |
| Calories from Fat 202 | 99% |
| Total Fat 23.04g | 29% |
| Saturated Fat 14.59g | 58% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 61mg | 20% |
| Sodium 164mg | 7% |
| Potassium 7mg | 0% |
| Total Carbs 0.02g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 0.0g | 0% |
| Sugars 0.02g | 0% |
| Protein 0.24g | 0% |
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