BHA & BHT Free Apple-Cinnamon Cucumber Rounds
Crisp cucumber meets sweet, spiced apple in a snack that feels refreshing and a little fancy without any real effort. Every ingredient here is whole and recognizable — fresh produce, real honey, lemon juice, and Ceylon cinnamon — so you never have to squint at a label wondering what's actually in there. That matters more than people realize, because a surprising number of packaged snacks and pre-made dressings quietly contain synthetic preservatives that are hard to avoid unless you're building from scratch. This recipe sidesteps all of that completely. The honey drizzle and pinch of sea salt create a sweet-savory balance that makes these rounds genuinely addictive, and the optional torn mint adds a cool, herby lift that takes the whole thing up a notch. It comes together in minutes and works beautifully as an appetizer, a light afternoon snack, or a pretty addition to a grazing board.
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4 servings
- 1 large english cucumber
- 1 medium apple (such as honeycrisp or fuji), cored and thinly sliced
- 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 1 tbsp honey
- ¼ tsp ground ceylon cinnamon
- 1 pinch fine sea salt
- 2 tbsp fresh mint leaves, torn (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Slice the cucumber into rounds about 1/4-inch thick and arrange them in a single layer on a cutting board or serving platter.
- 2
In a small bowl, toss the apple slices with the lemon juice until evenly coated.
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