Cider cheese fondue is from Kim Marie Van Rheenen, Mendota, Illinois Cheese lovers are sure to enjoy dipping into this creamy, quick-to-fix fondue that has just a hint of apple. You can also serve the appetizer with apple or pear wedges.

Ingredients

3/4 cup apple cider or apple juice

2 cups (8 ounces) shredded cheddar cheese

1 cup (4 ounces) shredded Swiss cheese

1 tablespoon cornstarch

1/8 teaspoon pepper

1 loaf (1 pound) French bread, cut into cubes

Method

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.

2 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. Yield: 2-2/3 cups.