Wednesday, March 18, 2026

F is for Fondue

Gruyere Cheese and Apple Cider combine to make a wonderful warm dip.  A perfect start to any meal, or a wonderful snack or light dinner.

Gruyere and Apple Cider fondue

F is for Fondue........

My blogging friends and I get together every other Wednesday to share recipes that start or feature ingredients as we work our way through the alphabet. Let's take a look at the other F recipes being shared today........

Fondue pin

I served this as an appetizer for my brother's birthday celebration on St. Paddy's Day.  It paired perfectly with his green beer and my Irish Apple Cider Old Fashioned.  

Last year, for the Letter F, I shared a Roasted Veggie Farro Bowl, and in 2024, I shared a Chicken Fajita Bowl.

Past 2026 Challenges

 is for Apple Crumb Pie
B is for Beef and Noodles
D is for Ricotta Gnocchi

Appetizers, Starters, Dips, Fondue, Cheese, Snacks
Appetizers
French
Yield: 6 servings
Author: Wendy Klik
Gruyere and Apple Cider Fondue

Gruyere and Apple Cider Fondue

Gruyere Cheese and Apple Cider combine to make a wonderful warm dip. A perfect start to any meal, or a wonderful snack or light dinner.

Prep time: 15 MinTotal time: 15 Min

Ingredients

  • 8 oz. Gruyere, shredded, at room temperature
  • 3/4 T. cornstarch
  • 2/3 c. apple cider
  • 1/2 T. cider vinegar
  • 2-3 grinds black pepper
  • pinch of nutmeg
  • Sliced apples and baguette, for dipping

Instructions

  1. Toss the cheese and cornstarch together in a bowl.
  2. Heat the apple cider and vinegar in a saucepan or fondue pot over medium-high heat until it comes to a boil. Reduce the heat to a simmer.
  3. Whisk the cheese into the cider until combined and smooth. Stir in the pepper and nutmeg.
  4. Transfer the fondue pot to the stand or, alternatively, transfer the fondue from the saucepan to a miniature slow cooker set to warm.
  5. Serve with apple slices, baguette slices, or crackers.

Nutrition Facts

Calories

202

Fat (grams)

13 g

Sat. Fat (grams)

7 g

Carbs (grams)

10 g

Fiber (grams)

0 g

Net carbs

9 g

Sugar (grams)

3 g

Protein (grams)

12 g

Sodium (milligrams)

337 mg

Cholesterol (grams)

42 mg




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