Description
A twist on classic fondue! Hard apple cider adds a sweet, layered flavor to this cozy winter warmer.
Ingredients
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- 1 lbs (454 g) Gruyère cheese, grated
- 1/2 lbs (227 g) Emmental cheese, grated
- 2 tbsp (15 g) cornstarch
- 1 cups (240 ml) flavorful hard apple cider
- 2 tbsp (30 ml) apple cider vinegar
- 2 tbsp (30 ml) apple brandy
- 1 clove garlic
- Pinch of nutmeg and white pepper
- Baguette
- Boiled baby potatoes
- Cooked chorizo sausage
- Cooked apple sausage
- Granny Smith apple slices
- Radishes
- Celery sticks
- Broccoli florets
- Cauliflower florets
Instructions
- Prepare the Cheese Mixture
- In a large bowl, combine the Gruyère and Emmental cheeses with the cornstarch. Toss to coat evenly.
- Prepare the Fondue Base
- Rub the inside of a medium saucepan with the cut sides of a garlic clove. Discard the garlic after use.
- Add the hard apple cider and apple cider vinegar to the pan. Heat over medium-high heat until just simmering.
- Melt the Cheese
- Lower the heat to medium-low and add the cheese in small handfuls, stirring constantly with a figure-eight motion. Allow each handful to melt completely before adding the next.
- Finish the Fondue
- Once all the cheese is melted and smooth, stir in the apple brandy. Add a pinch of nutmeg and white pepper.
- Serve
- Pour the fondue into a warmed fondue pot. Keep the heat low to maintain a smooth, warm consistency.
- Serve with an assortment of cubed bread, boiled potatoes, cooked sausages, and fresh vegetables for dipping.
Notes
- For a smoother fondue, use a fine-mesh sieve to remove any hard lumps from the grated cheese before mixing with cornstarch.
- If you don’t have apple brandy, substitute with an equal amount of dry white wine or additional apple cider.
- Leftover fondue can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days; gently reheat over low heat before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Melting
- Cuisine: Swiss-inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 10
- Sodium: 600
- Fat: 35
- Saturated Fat: 20
- Unsaturated Fat: 10
- Carbohydrates: 20
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 25
- Cholesterol: 100