Classic Swiss Fondue
Ingredients
1 garlic clove
2 1/2 C. dry white Rhine, Chablis, or Riesling wine
1 Tbsp. lemon juice
1 pound Swiss cheese grated
1/2 pound Cheddar cheese grated
3 Tbsp. flour
3 Tbsp. kirsch
Freshly-ground nutmeg to taste
Freshly-ground black pepper to taste
Paprika to taste
1 Italian or French bread loaf cut into 1 inch cubes
Cooking Instructions
Rub an enameled or stainless steel pan with garlic clove. Heat wine to a slow simmer (just under boiling). Add lemon juice. Combine cheeses and flour and gradually stir in. Using a figure-8 motion, stir constantly until cheese is melted. Pour into lightly greased crock pot. Add kirsch, stir well. Sprinkle with nutmeg, pepper and paprika. Cover and cook on high setting for 30 minutes, then turn to low setting for 2 to 5 hours. Keep on low setting while serving. Using fondue forks, dip bread cubes into fondue.
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