Applesauce

usgb/ˈæp.əl.sɔs/
noun

Applesauce is a soft food made by cooking apples and mashing them into a smooth sauce, often used as a condiment or ingredient in desserts.

She served the pork with applesauce on the side.
Visual representation of "applesauce" - Applesauce is a soft food made by cooking apples and mashing them into a smooth sauce, often used as a condiment or ingredient in desserts.

Often appears as...

  • homemade applesauce
  • unsweetened applesauce

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cooked apples, sweetened sauce, dessert ingredient

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Culinary Uses

Applesauce is commonly used as an ingredient in baking and cooking, contributing moisture and sweetness.

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Many recipes for apple pie can also use applesauce instead of fresh apples.
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Colloquial Use

In informal speech, 'applesauce' can refer to something that sounds good but lacks substance, like a fancy excuse.

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When Amy canceled, she gave me some applesauce about being sick.
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Nutritional Aspect

Applesauce can be a healthy alternative to sugar in recipes due to its natural sweetness.

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Consider using unsweetened applesauce to reduce sugar intake while baking.
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