Oats Free Gluten Free Apple Gouda Skewers
Sweet, creamy, and just a little savory, these apple and Gouda skewers are the kind of no-fuss appetizer that disappears from the platter before you've even finished arranging them. Crisp apple cubes get a quick toss in lemon juice to keep them bright, then they're threaded onto skewers with chunks of buttery Gouda for a combination that genuinely works. A drizzle of honey ties the whole thing together, while fresh thyme, flaky sea salt, and cracked black pepper add just enough sophistication to make these feel intentional rather than thrown together. There's no baking, no cooking, and absolutely nothing grain-based hiding in the ingredient list — just fresh fruit, good cheese, and a handful of pantry staples. For anyone navigating a grain-free or oat-free lifestyle, snack and appetizer options can feel repetitive fast, so a recipe this elegant and effortless is genuinely worth bookmarking. Serve them at a dinner party, a holiday spread, or honestly just a Tuesday night when you want something that feels a little special without any real effort.
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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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