applesauce

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She only wanted applesauce which isn't very filling but I decided that for the first morning it would be easier to let that one go and give her what she wanted since it was at least healthy and they do have a fairly early morning snack at school.

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  1. noun Apples stewed to a pulp, and sometimes sweetened and spiced.
  2. noun Slang Nonsense; foolishness.

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  • "I send you out for pork chops and a jar of applesauce, and you come back with this?" —  AHMM,May2006
  • She only wanted applesauce which isn't very filling but I decided that for the first morning it would be easier to let that one go and give her what she wanted since it was at least healthy and they do have a fairly early morning snack at school. —  Chaos Theory
  • These three staples - applesauce, sweet potatoes, and chicken soup - became the basis for a bunch of meals throughout the week. —  All articles at Blogcritics
  • You can substitute 1 / 2 cup unsweetened applesauce or go with the sugar if you don't like the applesauce results. —  Find Free Articles - ArticlesBase
  • If your family eats applesauce like mine does, applesauce will be at the top of the to make list. —  Stop the Ride!
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