Family favorite fondue

Ingredients:

• ½ pound good quality Swiss or Emmenthaler cheese, shredded
• ½ pound Gruyere cheese, shredded
• 2 Tbsp. cornstarch
• 1 clove of garlic (peeled and crushed)
• 1 cup dry white wine
• Squeeze of fresh lemon juice
• 1 Tbsp. cherry brandy (called kirsch)
• ½ tsp. dry mustard (optional)
• Pinch of nutmeg (optional)

Directions:

1. Combine the cheeses and cornstarch in a plastic bag and shaketo coat all of the pieces.
2. Add the wine, lemon juice and crushed garlic clove to a saucepot over medium heat and bring to a gentle simmer.
3. Remove the garlic clove from the liquid. Gradually stir thecheeses into the pot.
4. Once the cheese mixture is smooth, stir in cherry brandy,mustard and nutmeg.
5. Transfer the sauce to a fondue pot and serve.