Cheese Fondue

Ingredients

• 2 cups apple juice

• 1 lb Gruyere cheese, shredded

• 2 tbsps cornstarch

• 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

• 1/2 tsp country-style Dijon mustard

• Salt & pepper

• Dippers: baguette torn into 1/2 inch chunks, apple wedges, broccoli florets, cooked pasta, crackers, etc

Directions

1. Bring the apple juice to a simmer in a medium saucepan over medium heat.

2. Toss the Gruyere and cornstarch in a medium bowl. Add to the simmering juice by the scant handful, whisking constantly until smooth and letting the sauce come to a boil between additions, about 30 seconds.

3. Remove the saucepan from the heat, stir in the Parmesan and mustard and season with 1/2 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of pepper.

4. Pour into a serving bowl, and serve with the dippers of your choice.

adapted from Food Network