1/2 a small onion
8 fl oz / 1 cup dry cider
1 tsp lemon juice
12 oz / 3 cups grated Cheddar cheese
1/2 tsp dry mustard
3 tsp cornflour
3 tbsp apple juice
pinch of white pepper
wedges of apple and cubes of crusty bread, to serve
Rub the inside of the fondue pot with cut side of
onion. Pour in the cider and
lemon juice and heat gently until bubbling. Reduce
the heat to low, and gradually
stir in grated cheese, then continue to heat until
cheese melt, stirring
frequently.
In a small bowl, blend mustard and cornflour
together with the apple juice. Stir
into the cheese mixture and continue to cook for a
couple of minutes until the
mixture is thick and creamy, stirring frequently.
Season with pepper. Serve with
cubes of bread and slices of apple.
(Serves
4)