Fun Due Lower Fat Fondue Food

UNCLE STU'S FUN-DUE DESSERT BAR

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
• Put the marshmallows in a 10-inch cast-iron skillet or other ovenproof saucepan or skillet; they can be slightly layered on top of each other. Place a sheet of aluminum foil on top to cover the skillet. Bake on the middle shelf of the oven for about 15 minutes.
• Remove the skillet from the oven, remove the foil and raise the oven temperature to low broil. Put the skillet back in the oven and broil until the marshmallows are toasted and browned, 1 to 2 minutes. (Do not walk away from the oven. The marshmallows can burn fast.)
• Wrap the handle of the skillet with an oven mitt or thick kitchen towel (the handle is extremely hot), then serve the marshmallows alongside the bar condiments, letting your guests build their own creations with the cookies, graham crackers, nuts, sauces and fruit.

CHOCOLATE FONDUE

Steps:

• Thoroughly wash and dry strawberries and apples. Cut apples and banana into 3/4-inch-thick slices. Arrange all fruits and nuts on a plate. To make chocolate sauce, whisk together cocoa, sugar, and Splenda in a medium-sized bowl. Slowly pour in milk to make a paste. Mix together to remove lumps. Transfer to a medium-sized saucepan and bring to a low boil over low heat, stirring constantly. Remove from heat and stir in vanilla. Transfer chocolate sauce to fondue pot. Place pot over candle or canned heat burner. Slide fruit pieces onto fondue fork or toothpick and dip into sauce. For nuts, spoon sauce onto a plate and dip nuts in sauce by hand.