Smoked Cheddar Fondue

Makes 2 cups

Ingredients:

• 6 cups shredded smoked cheddar cheese
• 1 tablespoon cornstarch
• 1/2 cup apple cider
• 1/2 cup white wine
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper

Instructions:

In a zip-top plastic bag, combine cheese and cornstarch; mixing well to coat cheese. Set aside. In a saucepan, heat cider, wine and lemon juice until mixture begins to simmer. Add reserved cheese about 1 cup at a time; whisking until cheese is melted before adding more cheese. Repeat. Stir in nutmeg and pepper.

Transfer to fondue pot; keep over low flame, stirring often.

Serve with bread cubes, steamed veggies or fruit wedges.