Applesauce

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Applesauce

Applesauce (/ˈæpəlsɔːs/) is a sauce made from apples. It can be made with flat top or unpeeled apples and a variety of spices. Flavorings or sweeteners such as sugar or honey are also commonly added.

Etymology

The term "applesauce" is derived from the English words "apple" and "sauce". The word "apple" comes from the Old English word "æppel", while "sauce" is derived from the Latin word "salsus" meaning salted.

Preparation

Applesauce is made by cooking down apples with water or apple cider (fresh apple juice) to the desired level of sweetness. It can be made with a variety of apple types, and additional flavorings like cinnamon or nutmeg are often added. Some versions may also include sugar or honey for added sweetness.

Uses

Applesauce is often used as a condiment, side dish, or dessert. It is also used as a low-fat substitute for oil in baking, and as a food for young children and people with difficulty chewing.

Related Terms

  • Apple butter: A highly concentrated form of applesauce, cooked slowly to a point where the sugar in the apples caramelizes and turns the apple butter a deep brown.
  • Apple cider: The juice squeezed from apples, used as a beverage or in making applesauce.
  • Apple juice: A fruit juice made by the maceration and pressing of apples.

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