Ingredients

1 loaf french bread, cut into bite-sized pieces

chopped veggies such as carrots & mushrooms

grapes (or whatever else is good dipped in cheese)

1 clove garlic, peeled and halved

1 1/4 cups dry white wine

1 lb gruyere cheese, chopped

pinch of nutmeg

1 Tbs cornstarch

2 Tbs kirsch (cherry liqueur)

salt & pepper

Preparation

Rub the interior of a pot with garlic. Discard

Add wine to pot and bring to a simmer. Add cheese and nutmeg. Cook, stirring until cheese is melted (cheese and wine may not fully combine)

Mix cornstarch and kirsch together in a small bowl. Stir into cheese mixture. Continue to stir and simmer until cheese mixture is smooth, about 5 minutes. Season with salt & pepper.

To serve, transfer to a fondue pot or chafing dish over a flame. Dip bread and veggies into cheese.