Apple Fritters

Coating

• 1 cup (250 ml) sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon (2.5 ml) cinnamon

Doughnuts

• 11/4 cups (310 ml) unbleached all-purpose flour
• 1/4 cup (60 ml) cornstarch
• 2 tablespoons (30 ml) sugar
• 2 teaspoons (10 ml) baking powder
• 1/4 teaspoon (1 ml) salt
• 2 eggs
• 1/2 cup (125 ml) sparkling cider
• 2 tablespoons (30 ml) melted butter, cooled
• 2 cups (500 ml) Cortland apples, peeled and grated

• Canola oil, for frying