Cider Cheese Fondue
🍎 Cider Cheese Fondue
Ingredients
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1 cup hard apple cider (or regular apple cider for non-alcoholic)
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1 garlic clove, halved
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8 oz (225 g) Gruyère cheese, shredded
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8 oz (225 g) sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
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1 tbsp cornstarch
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1 tbsp lemon juice
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½ tsp dry mustard (optional but recommended)
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Pinch of nutmeg
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Salt & pepper to taste
Optional cheeses to mix in:
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Swiss
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Fontina
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Gouda
Instructions
1. Prep the Cheese
In a bowl, toss shredded cheeses with cornstarch.
This keeps the fondue smooth and prevents separating.
2. Flavor the Pot
Rub the inside of the fondue pot or saucepan with the halved garlic clove.
Discard garlic or leave it in for extra flavor.
3. Warm the Cider
Pour cider into the pot and heat gently over medium-low until just barely simmering.
4. Add Cheese Slowly
Reduce heat to low.
Add cheese a small handful at a time, stirring constantly in a zig-zag or figure-8 motion.
(Do not dump all cheese in at once — it can clump.)
5. Season
Stir in:
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Lemon juice
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Dry mustard
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Nutmeg
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Salt & pepper
Warm until smooth, silky, and fully melted.
Serving Suggestions
Dip with:
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Cubed crusty bread
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Apple slices or pears
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Steamed broccoli
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Roasted potatoes
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Kielbasa or smoked sausage
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Pretzel bites
Tips for Perfect Fondue
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Keep the heat low — cheese splits at high heat.
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If it gets too thick, whisk in a splash of warm cider.
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If too thin, add a little more cornstarch dissolved in cider.
* 3/4 cup apple cider or apple juice
* 2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese
* 1 cup shredded Swiss cheese
* 1 tablespoon cornstarch
* 1/8 teaspoon pepper
* 1 (1 pound) loaf French bread, cubed
Cheddar Cheese Fondue Recipe Instructions
1. In a large saucepan, bring cider to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low. Toss the cheeses with cornstarch and pepper; stir into cider. Cook and stir for 3-4 minutes or until cheese is melted. Transfer to a small ceramic fondue pot or slow cooker; keep warm. Serve with bread cubes...enjoy the cheddar cheese fondue !
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