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Aubergine Preserve - Recipe Cost

Ingredients	Per Serving Qty	Common Price	Price per Serving
2 1/2 lb Sm. aubergine, (Chinese or possibly Italian variety)	10 oz	$1.99 per item	$1.23
2 c. Water, (to boil aubergine)	1/2 cup	n/a
2 c. Water	1/2 cup	n/a
4 c. Sugar	1 cup	$1.44 per pound	$0.63
2 Tbsp. Lemon juice	1 1/2 teaspoons	$2.19 per 15 fluid ounces	$0.04
2 Tbsp. Cloves, tied in sm. piece of	1 1/2 teaspoons	$5.29 per 2 ounces	$0.31
Total per Serving			$2.21
Total Recipe			$8.84