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Holiday Jam Cake - Recipe Cost

Ingredients	Per Serving Qty	Common Price	Price per Serving
2 c. sugar	2 tablespoons	$1.44 per pound	$0.11
1 c. Crisco shortening	1 tablespoon	$4.69 per 16 ounces	$0.18
3 Large eggs	1/4 eggs	$2.53 per 12 items	$0.05
1 c. buttermilk	1 tablespoon	$3.09 per quart	$0.06
1 c. berry jam	1 tablespoon	$4.39 per 23 ounces	$0.18
3 c. sifted flour	1/4 cup	$2.99 per 5 pounds	$0.04
1 teaspoon soda	0.08 teaspoon	n/a
2 c. minced nuts (pecans or possibly walnuts)	2 tablespoons	$12.79 per 36 ounces	$0.29
1 c. minced dates	1 tablespoon	$2.30 per 8 ounces	$0.20
1 c. raisins	1 tablespoon	$6.29 per 24 ounces	$0.13
1 c. coconut	1 tablespoon	$2.79 per item	$0.05
1 lg. apple, peeled & grated	0.08 apple	$1.46 per pound	$0.06
Total per Serving			$1.34
Total Recipe			$16.08