Cranberry Cheddar Fondue

Cranberry Cheddar Fondue from The Melting Pot

Cranberry Cheddar Fondue

2 3/4 c. shredded cheddar cheese
3 Tbs. all-purpose flour
1 c. hard cider (Strongbow brand recommended)
2 tsp. finely chopped shallots
2 tsp. dry mustard
2 Tbs. chopped sweetened dried cranberries
1 tsp. freshly ground pepper
2 tsp. crushed walnuts

Toss the cheese with the flour in a bowl. 
Place a metal bowl over a saucepan filled with 2 inches of water.  You may also use a conventional double boiler. 
Bring water to a boil over high heat.  Reduce heat to medium and pour the hard cider into the bowl. 
Stir in the shallots, mustard and cranberries using a fork.
Cook for 30 seconds, stirring constantly.

Add half the cheese and cook until the cheese is melted, stirring constantly. 
Add the remaining cheese a small amount at a time, stirring constantly in a circular motion after each addition until the cheese is melted.
Stir in the pepper.  Pour into a warm fondue pot and keep warm over low heat.
Garnish with the walnuts.
Serve with various types of bread cut into cubes.

Serves 4-6