High Fructose Corn Syrup 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 cubes and rich Gouda are a genuinely perfect pairing — the fruit's brightness cuts right through the cheese's buttery depth. A drizzle of real honey ties everything together, and that's exactly where this recipe shines for anyone avoiding high fructose corn syrup: pure honey does the sweetening, full stop, with no processed syrup in sight. Fresh thyme, flaky sea salt, and cracked black pepper add just enough sophistication to make these feel intentional rather than thrown together. The lemon juice keeps the apple looking fresh and adds a subtle tartness that balances every bite. Assembly takes minutes, no cooking required, and the result looks genuinely impressive on a board or party spread.
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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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