Etymology
Origin of applesauce
Example Sentences
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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
There is applesauce, made with an apple peeler you crank by hand, simmering on the stove.
From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 4, 2025
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
George spooned out a bit of the applesauce and started to poke it into the hole.
From "Stuart Little" by E.B. White
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