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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

As a chorus of “Pippi!” erupted across the room, children sitting criss-cross applesauce on the floor hopped up onto their knees to get a peek.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 16, 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

The old man and the boy sat across from each other and dined not only on cookies, but on creamed chicken, mashed potatoes, and applesauce as well.

From "The House of the Scorpion" by Nancy Farmer




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