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apple sauce

British  

noun

  1. a purée of stewed apples often served with pork

  2. old-fashioned  nonsense; rubbish

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An apple can be quickly and easily turned into apple sauce: peel it, microwave it, smush it with a fork.

From The Wall Street Journal

Some were living off emergency food supplies — powdered peanut butter and apple sauce, said BJ Thorn, whose son defended their home with a garden hose.

From Los Angeles Times

And a pouch labeled something like turkey dinner “might be apple sauce with a whisper of turkey,” Young said.

From Los Angeles Times

About 30 minutes before Saturday’s practice, players get fresh fruit and apple sauce.

From Seattle Times

A sort of choose-your-own adventure tasting platter, girl dinner can include anything—and often includes everything—from apple sauce and salami to Cheetos and guacamole.

From National Geographic