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Sweet: Amaretto Mascarpone Fondue

Source of Recipe

Weekend magazine


List of Ingredients

* 1 1/2 cups (12 ounces) mascarpone cheese
* 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
* 1 1/2 tablespoons amaretto-flavored liqueur or espresso coffee
* 1/2 teaspoon orange extract
* 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
* 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
* 9 firm ripe peaches, apples, nectarines or pears
* 1/2 cup butter, melted


Recipe

For fondue:

1. In small saucepan, heat mascarpone cheese over low heat. Stir constantly until melted. Then, stir in sugar, amaretto or espresso and orange extract. Heat 1-2 minutes.
2. Transfer to a ceramic fondue pot. Keep warm over a fondue burner. Sprinkle with cinnamon and nutmeg.

For fruit:

1. Preheat grill or broiler.
2. Cut fruit in halves and remove pits. Brush lightly with a little melted butter. Grill or broil fruit 2-3 minutes on each side. Do not let the fruit get too soft.

To Serve:
Dip fruit in fondue and eat!