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You can substitute green or brown lentils for the split peas.

½ cup split peas
1/4 cup onion, small dice
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 tablespoon butter
2 cups apples, peeled, cored, and diced
1 tsp cinnamon
1 tsp sugar
¼ cup apple cider vinegar

Soak the split peas in water for at least 2 hours. Drain.
Heat up the oil and butter in a medium saucepan.
Add the onion and cook until translucent. Add the sugar and keep cooking until the onions are very soft and starting to pick up color.
Add the apples and cinnamon and cook for 5 minutes with the onion.
Add the split peas and cover with 4 cups of water. Bring to a simmer and cook covered for about 30 minutes-1 hour, or until the water has been absorbed.
Check the pot one in a while to make sure there is enough liquid. Add more if necessary.
One the liquid has been absorbed, add the vinegar and simmer down until it is like a thick stew.
Serves 2.