Legume Free Gluten Free Apple Gouda Skewers
Sweet, creamy, and just a little savory, these skewers are the kind of no-fuss appetizer that disappears from the plate before you've even finished arranging them. Crisp apple cubes and rich Gouda are a classic pairing, and threading them onto skewers makes the whole thing feel effortlessly party-ready. A drizzle of honey ties the sweet and savory notes together, while fresh thyme, flaky sea salt, and cracked black pepper add just enough sophistication to make people think you spent way more time on this than you did. The lemon juice keeps the apple looking fresh and bright, so these hold up beautifully on a grazing board without browning. For anyone navigating legume-free eating, snack and appetizer options can feel surprisingly limited at gatherings — this one is naturally free of beans, lentils, and peanuts without any substitutions required. Every ingredient here is exactly what it looks like, which makes it easy to serve with total confidence.
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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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