Xanthan Gum Free Gluten Free Apple Gouda Skewers
Sweet, creamy, and just a little savory, these skewers are the kind of appetizer that disappears from the platter before you even sit down. Crisp apple cubes get a quick toss in lemon juice to keep them bright, then alternate with chunks of buttery Gouda for a combination that genuinely earns the word "elegant." A drizzle of honey ties everything together, while fresh thyme, flaky sea salt, and cracked black pepper add just enough complexity to make people ask what your secret is. For anyone navigating a diet that rules out xanthan gum, snack and appetizer options can feel surprisingly limited — so many packaged gluten-free products lean on it as a binder. This recipe sidesteps all of that entirely, relying on nothing but whole, naturally gluten-free ingredients that need zero stabilizers or additives to shine. There's no baking, no specialty flours, and no label-reading required. Just fresh produce, good cheese, and a handful of pantry staples assembled in minutes. These skewers work beautifully as a party starter, a lunchbox upgrade, or an easy after-school snack that actually feels special.
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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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