Persimmon Flan - I've Got My Eye Set On You...BOO! Recipe
Ingredients
- Persimmon puree
- 5-6 very ripe fuyu persimmons, calyx (cap)/stem removed
- 1 stick cinnamon
- 1 tsp cinnamon powder (optional; you can even use pumpkin pie spice)
- juice of 1 lime
- 1/2 cup soft brown sugar
- 1/4 cup apple juice
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Recipe | %DV |
|---|---|
| Recipe Size 218g | |
| Calories 464 | |
| Calories from Fat 1 | 0% |
| Total Fat 0.14g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 0.03g | 0% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 34mg | 1% |
| Potassium 272mg | 8% |
| Total Carbs 120.71g | 32% |
| Dietary Fiber 1.7g | 6% |
| Sugars 113.49g | 76% |
| Protein 0.48g | 1% |
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