2 tablespoons whole-grain mustard

1 tablespoon regular or low-carb maple syrup

4 ounces sharp Cheddar

1/2 large apple, like Gala, Macoun, or MacIntosh

8 wooden skewers

Whisk the maple syrup and mustard in a small bowl.

Cut the Cheddar into 8 cubes about 3/4-inch square. Core the apple but leave the peel, cut into 8 even pieces. Thread a piece of apple and a cheese cube onto each skewer.

Serve the cheese skewers with the mustard sauce for dipping.

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