Maple Fondue - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1/2 cup firmly packed light brown sugar
1/4 cup butter or 1/4 cup margarine
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
3/4 cup pure maple syrup
1 1/2 cups light cream or 1 1/2 cups half-and-half cream (not fat-free)
2 tablespoons cornstarch

Preparation

Combine brown sugar, butter, and cinnamon in a saucepan.
Bring to a boil over medium heat and boil 1 minute, stirring occasionally.
Add maple syrup and 1 cup cream; whisk until smooth.
Return to a boil.
Whisk remaining 1/2 cup cream and cornstarch in a small bowl until smooth; whisk into saucepan.
Return to a boil; reduce heat and simmer 3 minutes, stirring often.
NOTE: The fondue may be made up to 2 days ahead.
Refrigerate in covered container.
Reheat in microwave or over low heat before serving.
Dippers: fruit pieces,bought or homemade gingermen cookies, pound cake cubes or\"fingers\".