Cider Cheese Fondue

1. Finely chop white parts of scallions; reserve green tops. Melt butter in medium saucepan. Add chopped scallions; sauté 5 min. until soft.

2. Pour cider or wine into saucepan; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and keep cider at a simmer.

3. Toss cheese with flour until well coated. Add cheese mixture by handfuls, stirring until cheese is melted and smooth before adding more. (Thin with cider if mixture is too thick.) Stir in nutmeg and salt and pepper to taste.

4. Transfer mixture to fondue pot. Set pot over canned heat burner to keep warm.

5. Snip reserved green onion tops into small pieces and sprinkle on top, along with a little additional ground nutmeg. Serve with bread and apples for dipping.