Gluten Free Apple Slices with Coconut Butter
Crisp apple wedges paired with a warmly spiced coconut butter dip make for one of those snacks that feels indulgent but comes together in minutes. The dip blends coconut butter with honey, Ceylon cinnamon, ground ginger, and a bright squeeze of lemon juice — a combination that tastes far more complex than the short ingredient list suggests. Every component here is naturally free of gluten, so there's no label-scanning or substitution stress involved; it just works as written. Honeycrisp or Fuji apples are ideal choices because their sweetness and firm texture hold up beautifully against the rich, creamy dip. The little trick of warming the coconut butter jar in a bowl of hot water before stirring ensures a silky, smooth consistency that coats each slice perfectly. It's the kind of wholesome snack that works just as well on a busy weekday afternoon as it does on a weekend grazing board.
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2 servings
- 2 medium apples (such as honeycrisp or fuji), cored and sliced
- ¼ cup coconut butter, softened
- 1 tbsp honey
- ¼ tsp ceylon cinnamon
- ⅛ tsp ground ginger
- 1 tsp fresh lemon juice
Instructions
- 1
If the coconut butter is firm, set the jar in a bowl of warm water for 3–5 minutes, stirring once, until it is smooth and pourable.
- 2
In a small bowl, stir together the coconut butter, honey, Ceylon cinnamon, ground ginger, and lemon juice until fully combined and uniform in color.
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