Artificial Flavors Free Gluten Free Apple Gouda Skewers
Sweet, creamy, and just a little savory, these apple and Gouda skewers are the kind of effortless appetizer that looks far more impressive than the effort required. Crisp apple cubes and smooth Gouda get threaded onto skewers, then finished with a drizzle of honey, fresh thyme, flaky sea salt, and cracked black pepper — a combination that hits every note at once. The lemon juice keeps the apple bright and fresh, so these hold up beautifully on a party spread without browning or losing their appeal. Every single ingredient here is whole and recognizable, which means you can skip the label-reading anxiety that comes with packaged snacks and dips loaded with synthetic additives. Fresh fruit, real cheese, raw honey, and garden herbs do all the heavy lifting — no flavor enhancers needed. These skewers work just as well as a quick weeknight snack as they do on a charcuterie board, and they come together in minutes with zero cooking required. Once you try the thyme-and-honey combo with Gouda, it's hard to go back to plain cheese and crackers.
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4 servings
- 2 medium crisp apples (such as honeycrisp or fuji), cored and cut into ¾-inch cubes
- 6 oz gouda cheese, cut into ¾-inch cubes
- 1 tbsp honey
- 1 tsp fresh thyme leaves
- ¼ tsp black pepper, freshly cracked
- ¼ tsp flaky sea salt
- 1 tsp lemon juice
Instructions
- 1
Toss the apple cubes with the lemon juice on the cutting board until evenly coated.
- 2
Thread the skewers by alternating 2 apple cubes and 2 Gouda cubes per skewer, starting and ending with apple, until all 8 skewers are assembled.
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