Gluten Free Apple Gouda Skewers
Crisp apple and creamy Gouda are one of those flavor pairings that just makes sense — sweet, savory, and a little bit fancy without any real effort. A drizzle of honey and a scatter of fresh thyme leaves take these skewers from simple snack to something you'd genuinely be proud to set out at a dinner party. The lemon juice keeps the apple cubes bright and fresh, so they look as good as they taste right up until the last skewer is gone. Every single ingredient here is naturally free of gluten, so there's no label-reading stress or ingredient swaps required — just straightforward, wholesome food. These come together in minutes and serve four, making them an easy go-to for entertaining or an elevated afternoon snack. The flaky sea salt and cracked black pepper at the finish add just enough contrast to make every bite feel intentional and complete.
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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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