Artificial Food Coloring Free Gluten Free Apple Gouda Skewers
Sweet, creamy, and just a little savory, these skewers are the kind of effortless appetizer that disappears from the platter before you even sit down. Crisp apple chunks and smooth Gouda are a genuinely brilliant pairing — the fruit's brightness cuts right through the richness of the cheese. A drizzle of honey, a scatter of fresh thyme, and a pinch of flaky salt take the whole thing somewhere that feels almost fancy without any real effort. Every single ingredient here is naturally free from synthetic dyes, which makes this a refreshing alternative to party snacks that rely on artificially colored coatings, glazes, or packaged seasonings. Lemon juice keeps the apple cubes looking fresh and adds a subtle tartness that ties everything together beautifully. This is the kind of recipe that works just as well on a weeknight cheese board as it does at a dinner party — no cooking required, no questionable additives, just real food assembled with a little intention.
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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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