APPLE CIDER CHEDDAR FONDUE

Ingredients

4 cups sharp Cheddar cheese, freshly shredded
1 tablespoon plus 1 1/2 teaspoons cornstarch
1 1/4 cups apple cider
1/4 cup lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
Freshly ground black pepper to taste
Dippers (Bite-sized pieces of cooked chicken, pork sausages, waffles, apple wedges, Cheddar cheese)

Preparation

In a medium bowl, toss cheese with cornstarch. In a medium heavy-bottomed saucepan, heat the cider and lemon juice over medium heat until barely simmering. Add the cheese, a handful at the time, stirring until the cheese is melted before adding more. Stir in salt, cinnamon, nutmeg and pepper. Cook over low heat, stirring, until thickened, about 3-5 minutes. Transfer to an enamel or ceramic fondue pot and keep warm over a burner. Serve immediately. Makes 10 servings.