Christmas Food Gifts Under $3

Kids love jiggly jellies so let them help you make these adorable fruit jelly cut-outs. You only need 3 ingredients—unflavored gelatin, fruit juice (like orange or lemon or a raspberry puree), and superfine sugar. Once the mixture has become firm, cut the jellies into creative shapes with mini cookie cutters and present to guests in festive boxes or bags.

Cost per gift: $0.90

Total recipe cost: $3.24

Recipe yields about 4 (10 jellies per gift)

Recipe:  Fruit Jellies