Rice 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 buttery Gouda are a natural pairing, and threading them together on skewers makes the whole thing feel a little more special without any extra effort. A drizzle of honey ties the flavors together beautifully, while fresh thyme, flaky sea salt, and cracked black pepper add just enough complexity to keep things interesting. The lemon juice does quiet but important work here, keeping the apple bright and fresh-looking from the moment you assemble to the moment you serve. Every single ingredient in this recipe is naturally free of grains and fillers, so there's no label-reading stress or ingredient swaps required — it just works as written. This is the kind of recipe that looks like you tried much harder than you did, which is always a win for entertaining.
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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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