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Official state symbols represent the cultural heritage
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New York Symbols
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New York State Muffin
Apple Muffin
Adopted in 1987.
The apple muffin was adopted as the State muffin in 1987 as a result of the efforts of students throughout New York State. Apple muffins are made by adding small pieces of apple to muffin batter before it is baked.
STL - State
Article 6 - ARMS AND GREAT SEAL OF STATE
§ 84. State muffin. The apple muffin shall be the official muffin of
the state of New York.
The Official New York State Apple Muffin Recipe
Believe it or not, the recipe was developed by elementary school children in North Syracuse.
Topping
1/2 cup walnuts
1/2 cup brown sugar
1/4 flour
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1 teaspoon lemon peel
2 tablespoons melted butter
Combine ingredients and set aside.
Muffins - Makes 2 Dozen
2 cups flour
3/4 cup brown sugar
1/2 cup sugar
2 teaspoons baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1-1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon cloves
1/8 teaspoon nutmeg
2 cups apples, coarsely chopped
1/2 cup raisins
1/2 cup walnuts
3 eggs, slightly beaten
1/2 cup butter, melted
4 ounces cream cheese, cut into small pieces
1/2 teaspoon vanilla
Combine flour, sugar, salt, spices, and baking soda, and set aside. Combine apples, raisins, walnuts, eggs, butter, cream cheese, and vanilla. Add dry ingredients, a little at a time, to the apple mixture. Stir until just combined. Do not over-mix. Portion the batter into muffin pan. Sprinkle with topping. Bake at 375 degrees for 20 to 25 minutes.
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State Symbols
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State symbols represent things that are special to a
particular state.
symbol \ˈsim-bəl\
noun
Etymology:
in sense 1, from Late Latin symbolum, from Late Greek symbolon, from Greek, token, sign; in
other senses from Latin symbolum token, sign, symbol, from Greek symbolon, literally, token
of identity verified by comparing its other half, from symballein to throw together,
compare, from syn- + ballein to throw — more at devil
Date: 15th century
1: Something that represents something else by association, resemblance, or
convention, especially a material object used to represent something invisible.
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