Caffeine 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 plate before you even sit down. Crisp apple cubes and buttery Gouda are a classic pairing, and threading them together makes for a presentation that looks far more impressive than the effort involved. A drizzle of honey ties everything together, while fresh thyme, flaky sea salt, and cracked black pepper add just enough complexity to keep things interesting. The lemon juice keeps the apple pieces bright and fresh-looking, so these hold up beautifully on a grazing board or party spread. Every single ingredient here is naturally free of caffeine, so there's no label-checking or ingredient-swapping required — just straightforward, wholesome flavors. These are perfect for entertaining, a light snack, or an easy addition to a cheese board that guests will actually talk about.
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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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