Sweet and Salty Fondue (Maple Baked Apples)

• 2 fondues Chic! au cidre (cider) by 1001 Fondues, 350 g (12 oz.)
• 30 mL (2 tbsp.) butter
• 2 apples, peeled and diced
• 30 mL (2 tbsp.) maple sugar or brown sugar
• 60 mL (1/4 cup) maple syrup
• Bread crouton

1. In a skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add apples and maple sugar and cook for 5 to 6 minutes, stirring occasionally, until apples are slightly caramelized.
2. Add maple syrup and simmer for 2 to 3 minutes.
3. Prepare the fondue according to package cooking instructions.
4. Add caramelized apples and serve with bread croutons.

Note: Alternatively, simply add the diced raw apples to the fondue, prepared according to the cooking instructions on the package, and drizzle with maple syrup.