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Baked Apples – New York State Fruit

Baked Apples – New York State Fruit...

Photo courtesy of sleepyneko -Flickr According to the New York State LIbrary: The apple was adopted as the State fruit in 1976. Apples are sweet and crisp, and many varieties are grown in New York. Apples were introduced in the 1600s by European settlers who brought seeds to New York. Dried apples were a staple for colonists and hard apple cider was a popular drink. In addition to New York, the following states have...
Sugar Cookie – West Virginia State Cookie

Sugar Cookie – West Virginia State Cookie...

The first sugar cookie probably dates back to Persia in the 7th century, where the cultivation of sugar became popular. According to historians, the bakers would sprinkle sugar over little flour wafers, creating the first version of this sweet treat. The sugar cookie was designated by West Virginia House Concurrent Resolution NO. 68. Sugar Cookie – West Virginia State Cookie Cooking and Preparation Time: approximately...