Cheese Fondue

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon cherry brandy such as kirsch
• 2 tablespoons cornstarch 
• 0.5 teaspoon mustard dry
• 1 cup cooking wine dry white
• 1  garlic clove peeled
• 0.5 pound gruyère cheese shredded
• 1 tablespoon juice of lemon 
• 1 pinch nutmeg 
• 0.5 pound imported swiss cheese shredded
• 6 servings dippers assorted
• 6 servings dippers assorted

Equipment

• bowl
• pot
• wooden skewers

Directions

1. Watch how to make this recipe.
2. In a small bowl, coat the cheeses with cornstarch and set aside. Rub the inside of the ceramic fondue pot with the garlic, then discard.
3. Over medium heat, add the wine and lemon juice and bring to a gentle simmer. Gradually stir the cheese into the simmering liquid. Melting the cheese gradually encourages a smooth fondue. Once smooth, stir in cherry brandy, mustard and nutmeg.
4. Arrange an assortment of bite-sized dipping foods on a lazy Susan around fondue pot.
5. Serve with chunks of French and pumpernickel breads. Some other suggestions are Granny Smith apples and blanched vegetables such as broccoli, cauliflower, carrots and asparagus. Spear with fondue forks or wooden skewers, dip, swirl and enjoy!