Wednesday, July 20, 2011

Money Saving Tip #111: Make Your Own Fruit Cups

Buying pre-packaged fruit cups made from Dole, Del Monte, or even a store brand can be quite costly. They may seem convenient, but they can be a waste of money. Make your own fruit cups. A store brand package of peaches or pears floating in gel can cost as little as $2.00 per package (50 cents each).

I purchased a 50 oz. jar of store brand applesauce. With that, I can make 12 4-oz. cups. The total cost per fruit cup is less than 9 cents each.