Gruyere and Cider Fondue

Name: Gruyere and Cider Fondue
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 6 serving(s)
Ingredients: 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

Submitted by pamela t.

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

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Ready In:: 40mins
Ingredients:: 10
Serves:: 6

ingredients

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

directions

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 .