Etymology
Origin of applesauce
Example Sentences
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The company survived Prohibition by making applesauce and sweet cider, and later adapted to make hand sanitizer during Covid-19.
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
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
As the years passed, her family became reliant on a short list of Olivia’s “safe foods”: chicken nuggets, applesauce, popcorn.
From Slate • Jan. 4, 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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