Cinnamon Apple & Lentil Fritters

Directions

1. COVER the lentils with about an inch of water and bring to a boil in a small saucepan. Reduce heat and simmer for 12-15 minutes or until very soft. Drain well and set aside.
2. WHISK together the flour, sugar, baking powder, 1/2 tsp of cinnamon, and salt in a medium bowl. Add the apple cider, egg, and melted butter and whisk just until combined. Stir in the chopped apple and lentils.
3. HEAT a couple inches of oil over medium-high heat in a heavy saucepan or small pot. When the oil reaches about 350˚F (at this temperature, a scrap of bread will sizzle when dipped in the oil), carefully drop a few small spoonfuls of batter into the oil. Be careful not to crowd the pan. As the fritters turn golden, flip them and continue to cook until golden on the other side. Transfer to paper towels to drain.
4. STIR the sugar and 1 tsp of cinnamon together in a small bowl then roll the fritters in the mixture, coating them while they are still warm.