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.
 
