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Autumn Beer Cheese Fondue

We make this every year during Fall. Autumn Beer Cheese Fondue. It is so smooth and holds up well for much longer than traditional fondue. You don’t have to keep it over heat when serving it. If you like this, try the traditional fondue HERE.

Ingredients – Autumn Beer Cheese Fondue

4 TB butter
4 TB King Arthur All Purpose Flour
2 bottles of 11 oz German beer   (lighter blends are better)
30 oz of grated cheddar cheese
1 generous TB honey
2 TB coconut sugar
1/4 tsp smoked paprika
1/4 tsp cayenne
1/2 cup sour cream
sprinkle of paprika, sour cream garnishes

Method

In a large saucepan, melt the butter and add the flour over high heat.
Whisk until the roux is a light brown color.
Add 1 bottle of beer, whisking until smooth and the froth subsides.
Sprinkle in the grated cheese a little at a time, constantly whisking.
Add all the spices, honey and sugar.
Top it off with the other beer (still whisking).
Turn down the heat to just below simmer ( no more bubbling) and whisk in the sour cream.
Garnish with a dollop of sour cream and chopped parsley.
Serve with crusty bread, crackers or sliced veg or apple wedges
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