Emulsifier Free Apple-Cinnamon Cucumber Rounds
Crisp cucumber meets sweet, spiced apple in a snack that feels refreshing and a little unexpected all at once. Every ingredient here is completely whole and unprocessed — fresh produce, raw honey, lemon juice, and a dusting of Ceylon cinnamon — so there's nothing hidden to worry about. That matters more than people realize, because emulsifiers sneak into a surprising number of packaged snacks, dressings, and even flavored seasonings. This recipe sidesteps all of that entirely by keeping things beautifully simple. The honey and lemon juice do the heavy lifting as a light, natural coating that lets the apple and cucumber shine without any additives. A pinch of sea salt and optional torn mint push the flavor over the top, making these rounds feel polished enough to serve at a gathering. Assembly takes just minutes, and the result is a bright, crunchy bite that's as clean as it gets.
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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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