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.

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........

• Karen’s Kitchen Stories: Brazilian Feijoada - Black Bean Stew with Beef and Pork 
• Sizzling Tastebuds: Eggless Flourless Chocochip Brownies 
• Mayuri’s Jikoni: Fansi Dapka Nu Shaak
• Magical Ingredients: Feta Potato Swirls
• Sneha’s Recipe: Fingerlicking Garlic Coconut Chutney 
• A Messy Kitchen: Fortune Cookie Crust
• Jolene’s Recipe Journal: Funfetti Pancakes
• A Day in the Life on the Farm: Gruyere and Apple Cider Fondue 
• Food Lust People Love: Lamb Feta Mint Patties 
• Faith, Hope, Love, & Luck Survive Despite a Whiskered Accomplice: Lemony Potato & Fennel Rotisserie Chicken Soup 
• Blogghetti: One Pan Chicken Fajita Pasta 

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

A  is for Apple Crumb Pie

B is for Beef and Noodles

C is for White Chicken Chili

D is for Ricotta Gnocchi

E is for Souper Easy Quiche

Appetizers, Starters, Dips, Fondue, Cheese, Snacks

Appetizers

French

Yield: 6 servings

Author: Wendy Klik

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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