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Ingredients
- 1 medium sour organic apple (like Granny Smith), not peeled, but sliced and seeds removed
- 1 organic cinnamon stick
- 1/2-inch (1.3 cm) piece organic ginger, thinly sliced
- 4 cups = 950 ml boiling water
- 2–3 tablespoons Confectioner’s Style Swerve OR other sweetener to taste
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Recipe | %DV |
|---|---|
| Recipe Size 1151g | |
| Calories 241 | |
| Calories from Fat 3 | 1% |
| Total Fat 0.32g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 0.06g | 0% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 40mg | 2% |
| Potassium 176mg | 5% |
| Total Carbs 62.46g | 17% |
| Dietary Fiber 3.9g | 13% |
| Sugars 56.18g | 37% |
| Protein 0.43g | 1% |
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