GRUYERE AND CIDER FONDUE

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From Bon Apetit. This is a wonderful combination of flavors and a hearty meal! Fondue is not just for dipping anymore!

Provided by pamela t.

Categories     < 60 Mins

Time 40m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

8 ounces kielbasa
4 cups grated gruyere cheese
1 tablespoon cornstarch
2 teaspoons cornstarch
1 cup hard apple cider
1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
2 tablespoons Applejack
2 granny smith apples
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 baguette

Steps:

  • Cut baguette into 3/4 inch cubes, set aside.
  • Preheat oven to 300F.
  • Heat a heavy skillet over high heat; slice kielbasa and add to skillet.
  • Saute until browned on both sides.
  • Transfer to a baking sheet.
  • Put in oven to keep warm.
  • Slice apples and toss with a few drops of lemon juice (to keep apple from turning brown)
  • Toss cheese and 1 T cornstarch plus 2 t cornstarch in a large bowl to coat.
  • Bring hard cider and vinegar to a simmer in a medium saucepan over low heat.
  • Reduce to very low.
  • Add a handful of cheese to the cider mixture; stir until melted.
  • Add remaining cheese a handful at a time, allowing to melt each time.
  • Increase heat to medium until fondue begins to bubble; stirring constantly.
  • Pour in brandy.
  • Season to taste with black pepper.
  • Transfer the fondue to a pot.
  • Set the pot atop a fondue stand; light candle.
  • Arrange sausage slices, apple slices and bread cubes for dipping .

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1194.4, Fat 38.4, SaturatedFat 18.4, Cholesterol 104.1, Sodium 1896.9, Carbohydrate 156.4, Fiber 7.6, Sugar 13.8, Protein 56.3

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