Apple Cider-Cheddar Fondue - cooking recipe

Ingredients

4 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
4 1/2 teaspoons cornstarch
1 1/4 cups sparkling apple cider
1/4 cup lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon salt (or to taste)
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
fresh ground black pepper
cheddar cheese cube
waffle, pieces
sausage, slices (summer sausage)
apple, slices

Preparation

In a medium-sized mixing bowl, toss the cheese and cornstarch together.
Add the cider and lemon juice to a saucepan; heat over medium heat until just barely simmering.
Add the cheese mixture to the saucepan, a handful at a time; stir until the cheese is melted before adding the next handful of cheese.
Add in the salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, and pepper to taste; stir to blend.
Let cook on low heat for 3-5 minutes or until thickened.
Pour into a fondue pot and keep warm over the burner OR transfer to a crockpot set on LOW to keep it warm.
Serve with cheddar cheese cubes, waffle pieces, sausage slices, apple slices, or anything else you can think of.