Turmeric Free Gluten Free Apple Gouda Skewers
Sweet, creamy, and just a little savory, these apple and Gouda skewers are the kind of effortless appetizer that disappears from the plate before you even sit down. Crisp apple cubes and rich, buttery Gouda are a genuinely perfect pairing, and threading them onto skewers makes the whole thing feel a little fancy with almost zero effort. A drizzle of honey, a scatter of fresh thyme, and a pinch of flaky sea salt pull every element together into something that tastes way more composed than the ingredient list suggests. The lemon juice keeps the apple looking fresh and bright, which matters when presentation is half the appeal. Every single ingredient here is naturally free of the spice in question — no blends, no marinades, no seasoning packets to second-guess. This is the kind of recipe you can put together for a crowd without reading a single label twice. Serve it as a starter, a snack board addition, or an easy after-school treat that somehow feels grown-up enough for guests.
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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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