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Norman Cheese and Apple Fondue

From the book Fondue by Lou Seibert Pappas

Serves

4 to 6

Introduction

Apples — in the form of cider and Calvados — lend a double fruitiness to this fondue, which is slightly sweet. Lemon juice counters with a welcome piquancy. This recipe, based on the cuisine of Normandy, is delightful with crisp apple slices, Anjou or red-skinned Bartlett pears, and crusty sourdough French bread. Consider following the fondue with a light entrée such as trout amandine with chive-coated new potatoes.

Ingredients

Fondue

	1¼	cups apple cider
	1½	Tbsp. lemon juice
	12	oz. (3 cups) shredded French Comté, Gruyère, or Swiss cheese
	2	Tbsp. cornstarch
	12	Tbsp. Calvados or cognac
	2	tsp. Dijon mustard
	~	Salt and freshly ground black pepper

Dippers

Sliced apples, sliced pears, and/or 2 sourdough baguettes, cut into bite-size cubes, each with some crust on

Steps

In a fondue pot over medium heat, heat the cider and lemon juice until bubbles form. Toss the cheese with the cornstarch until evenly coated, then add the cheese to the pot a handful at a time, stirring each time until the cheese is completely melted. Stir in the Calvados, mustard, and salt and pepper to taste. Keep warm over low heat.
Serve with sliced apples, sliced pears, and crusty bread cubes for dipping.

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1. by Gina on Jan 18, 2008 at 2:30 PM PST

WOW, this recipe is genius! I’ll be trying it this weekend. YUM!

2. by Teacher A on Jan 18, 2008 at 2:42 PM PST

I totally need to get a new fondue pot. I was given one for Christmas a few years back, but it’s one of those candle-warmed ones that are pretty useless. I was able to use a sterno can with it by stacking pennies under the stand, but it was pretty precarious.

3. by rosewx12 on Jan 18, 2008 at 3:42 PM PST

Yum! I haven’t made fondue in ages and used to make it all the time. I bet my 2 year old would LOVE it.

4. by klmjdj on Jan 18, 2008 at 5:28 PM PST

One of my fondest memories as a kid was my parents throwing great parties, but my brother and I had to stay in our rooms. The next morning we would raid all the leftover party food and the fondue was the number one item we headed for. My brother and I have continued this tradition and enjoy fondues at any party we ever have. This recipe sounds delicious. Anything with cheese and apples is such a great combo. We are both going to add this to our fondue recipes and try it at our next party. I would love this book to try some new recipes! Thanks so much.

5. by AsTheNight on Jan 19, 2008 at 6:28 AM PST

The recipe sounds delish - I think I’d add a small dash of freshly ground pepper to the fondue, though, just to add one more layer of zing. :D

6. by Jenn S. on Jan 19, 2008 at 10:02 AM PST

I am always looking for good fondue recipes, my kids love dipping. We just bought an extra pot , too. I am going to have to try this one, I love apples dipped in cheese fondue.

7. by joni514 on Jan 19, 2008 at 1:27 PM PST

I just tried fondue for the first time a couple weeks ago. I couldn’t believe I had been missing this all my 48 years. I loved a swiss cheese fondue my friend made.

8. by orchidlady01 on Jan 19, 2008 at 7:34 PM PST

Fondue brings back memories of college! I still have my fondue pot and forks though I haven’t made fondue in years and years. Maybe this cookbook would change that.

9. by Lagniappe on Jan 21, 2008 at 9:47 AM PST

Have been carrying around my mom’s fondue set forever! So, now will have a retro fondue party with a couple of these delicious recipes! Thanks for the inspiration.

10. by Suzanne Reichel on Jan 21, 2008 at 9:41 PM PST

The Norman Cheese and Apple Fondue sounds extremely delicious - I’ll bet it’d make a great Valentine’s Day treat to share!

11. by OpusOne on Jan 22, 2008 at 12:03 PM PST

The contest has closed...good luck to all.

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