Ginger 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 disappears from the plate before you even sit down. Crisp apple cubes and rich, buttery Gouda are threaded together and finished with a drizzle of honey, fresh thyme, flaky sea salt, and cracked black pepper — a combination that somehow feels both rustic and elegant at once. The lemon juice keeps the apple bright and adds a subtle tang that plays beautifully against the mellow cheese. Every ingredient here is naturally free of ginger, so there's no label-scanning or substitution stress — just straightforward, delicious food. These skewers work equally well as a party starter, a cheese board alternative, or a light snack that looks far more impressive than the effort required. Assembly takes minutes, no cooking involved, and the result is a platter that genuinely wows.
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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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