The Brunch Fondue

Ingredients

MAPLE AND TOMATO BROTH

• Three 900 ml chicken broth boxes
• 1 jar (680 ml) strained tomatoes
• 250 ml (1 cup) maple syrup
• 15 ml (1 tbsp.) minced garlic
• 3 sprigs of fresh thyme
• 2 onions, chopped
• 1 bay leaf
• Salt and pepper to taste

SUGGESTED DIPPING INGREDIENTS

• Boiled eggs, smoked ham cubes, bacon and cheddar cocktail sausages, halloumi cheese cubes
• Asparagus, mushrooms, cherry tomatoes and peppers of various colours, Parisienne potatoes

SWEET CHIVE MAYO

• 250 ml (1 cup) mayonnaise
• 30 ml (2 tbsp.) yellow mustard
• 30 ml (2 tbsp.) maple syrup
• 30 ml (2 tbsp.) chopped fresh chives

SUGGESTED SIDES

Tater tots, bacon, baked beans, sliced bread and fresh fruit

Preparation

• Place the eggs in a saucepan and cover with cold water. Bring to a boil, then cover and cook for 10 minutes over medium heat. Drain, then immediately cool under cold water. Peel the eggs and set aside.
• Combine the mayo ingredients in a bowl. Set aside in the refrigerator.
• In a large saucepan, combine the broth ingredients. Bring to a boil, then let simmer for 20 to 25 minutes over medium-high heat, until about one-third of the liquid has evaporated. Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary.
• If preferred, strain the broth through a sieve.
• Pour the required amount of broth into the Fondussimo set. Set the rest of the broth aside.
• Arrange the dipping ingredients, sides and dip on serving plates. Bon appétit!

A few tips

• Got some broth left after the meal? It will make an excellent braising liquid for ham or chicken.
• Most kinds of baked beans will not pass through the perforations of the Fondussimo baskets, so you can soak them in the broth without risking losing them in the bowl!
• Boiled eggs in a fondue? You bet! Just like in an Asian-inspired soup, you can heat up your halves or quarters of hard-boiled eggs right in your Fondussimo! Since they are already cooked, it will only take a few seconds.
• Did someone say mimosas? Pour 4 ounces (about 100 ml) of sparkling wine into each flute, fill with orange juice, and you’re off to a festive boozy brunch!