Lactose Free Gluten Free Apple Gouda Skewers
Sweet, crisp apple and creamy Gouda come together on a skewer in a way that feels effortlessly elegant — the kind of appetizer that disappears from the plate before you even sit down. A drizzle of honey ties the sweet and savory notes together, while fresh thyme, flaky sea salt, and cracked black pepper add just enough complexity to make every bite interesting. The lemon juice keeps the apple cubes bright and fresh-looking, so these are as pretty as they are delicious. Gouda is a naturally low-lactose cheese, meaning it fits comfortably into a lactose-free lifestyle without requiring any swaps or substitutions — just real, quality ingredients doing their thing. No cooking required, no hidden dairy derivatives to decode on a label, and no complicated prep. These skewers work beautifully as a party starter, a light snack, or a sophisticated addition to any cheese board 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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