Fondue for You

Name: Fondue for You
Ingredients: 16 ounces Emmentaler or Swiss cheese, rind discarded and cut into small cubes; 16 ounces Gruyer, rind discarded and grated; 2 tablespoons cornstarch; 4 ounces unsalted butter; 4 tablespoons minced shallots; 1 1/2 cups apple cider; 1/2 cup water; 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; Crusty French or Italian bread, cubed, for dipping; 2 tablespoon fresh lemon juice, or more if desired; Apples slices, for dipping; Boiled new potatoes, cubed, for dipping; Pear slices, for dipping

15 ingredients

8 steps

Ingredients

16 ounces Emmentaler or Swiss cheese, rind discarded and cut into small cubes
16 ounces Gruyer, rind discarded and grated
2 tablespoons cornstarch
4 ounces unsalted butter
4 tablespoons minced shallots
1 1/2 cups apple cider
1/2 cup water
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Crusty French or Italian bread, cubed, for dipping
2 tablespoon fresh lemon juice, or more if desired
Apples slices, for dipping
Boiled new potatoes, cubed, for dipping
Pear slices, for dipping

Directions

1

In a medium bowl, toss the cheeses with the cornstarch to coat.
2

In a heavy medium saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat.
3

Add the shallots and cook, stirring, until soft, 1 minute.
4

Add the cider, water, and lemon juice and bring to a simmer.
5

Reduce the heat to medium-low and add the coated cheese in 3 additions, stirring constantly and adding more cheese as the previous addition has melted.
6

Once all the cheese has been added, add the salt and pepper and stir.
7

Remove from the heat and carefully pour into a fondue pot for serving, and following the manufacturer's instructions.
8

Serve hot with dipping items of choice.