MSG Free Gluten Free Apple Gouda Skewers
Sweet, creamy, and just a little savory, these apple and Gouda skewers are the kind of appetizer that disappears from the platter before you even sit down. Crisp apple cubes and rich, buttery Gouda are a genuinely brilliant pairing, and threading them onto skewers makes the whole thing feel effortlessly elegant. A drizzle of honey ties the sweet and savory elements together, while fresh thyme, flaky sea salt, and cracked black pepper add just enough complexity to keep things interesting. The lemon juice tossed with the apple keeps everything looking fresh and bright on the plate. Every ingredient here is naturally free of added glutamates, so you get bold, satisfying flavor without relying on any processed shortcuts or flavor enhancers. This is the kind of no-cook assembly that works beautifully for entertaining, a quick snack board, or an easy starter when you want something that looks like you tried harder than you did.
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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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