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applesauce

[ap-uhl-saws] / ˈæp əlˌsɔs /


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Laird & Co. survived by making applesauce and sweet cider.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 10, 2026

In the US in 2023, hundreds of children were poisoned by lead from imported cinnamon that made its way into applesauce.

From BBC • Feb. 9, 2026

“They played a key role in addressing lead contamination in applesauce pouches,” reported the Post.

From Los Angeles Times • May 4, 2025

Think of classic pairings: sautéed apples with pork chops, applesauce with latkes, or the tangy sweetness of prunes in dishes like Chicken Marbella.

From Salon • Mar. 19, 2025

We sat in the cab of his dad’s dump truck and tore open the bags: beef stew, applesauce, shrink-wrapped crackers, little packets of strawberry jam, iced-tea mix, and hot chocolate.

From "Red Kayak" by Priscilla Cummings




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