Speed: Variable to High
Time: 3 to 4 minutes

Ingredients

1 golden delicious apple, diced

1 medium celery stalk with leaves, diced

1 medium onion, finely chopped

1 garlic clove, minced

2 tablespoons (30 g) butter

3 teaspoons curry powder

3/4 cup (180 ml) lager beer

3/4 cup (180 ml) water

2 teaspoons lemon juce

1 teaspoon curry powder

1 tablespoon cornstarch

1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

2 cups (264 g) cubed sharp Cheddar cheese

1. Heat butter in saute pan over medium heat. 2. Add onion, celery and garlic. 3. Saute for 3 minutes. Add apple and curry powder. Saute for 2 minutes more. Set aside. 4. Place rest of ingredients into the Vitamix container in the order listed and secure lid. 5. Select Variable 1. 6. Turn machine on and quickly increase speed to Variable 10, then to High. 7. Blend for 3-4 minutes until mixture is smooth and warm. Pour mixture into fondue pot. Stir in apple mixture.

For dippers: cubed country French bread, mushroom caps, steamed or grilled asparagus spears, steamed or grilled broccoli and cauliflower, seasonal bell peppers .

Health Classification: Low Carb, Low Cholesterol, Vegetarian

Meal Type: Appetizers, Fondues

Nutrition Facts Serving Size 1/2 cup (120 ml) Amount Per Serving Calories 170   % Daily Value* Total Fat 12g Saturated Fat 8g Cholesterol 38mg Sodium 207mg Potassium 100mg Total Carbohydrate 6g Dietary Fiber 1g Sugars 2g   Protein 8g   Vitamin A 8% Vitamin C 2% Calcium 22% Iron 3% *Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on you calorie needs:   Calories: 2000 2500 Total Fat Less than 65g 80g Sat Fat Less than 20g 25g Cholesterol Less than 300mg 300mg Sodium Less than 2,400mg 2,400mg Total Carbohydrate   300g 375g Dietary Fiber   25g 30g Calories per gram: Fat 9 Carbohydrate 4 Protein 4