NAKANO introduced two SWEET new ways to add flavor with none of the fat and less calories than other condiments — NAKANO Mango Seasoned Rice Vinegar and NAKANO Citrus Seasoned Rice Vinegar . The new seasoned rice vinegars are now available nationwide.
At only 20 calories per serving, NAKANO Mango and Citrus Seasoned Rice Vinegars add terrific tang without the calories and fat found in oils, dressings and mayo, and they are:
- Made with real, whole grain rice
- Gluten-free
- Low-calorie
- Contain no fat or preservatives
- 50 percent less sodium than the competition
The NAKANO Seasoned Rice Vinegar’s Sweet Varieties are guilt-free alternatives ideal for the holiday season. Just twist, tip and splash on to enhance flavor.
Below you’ll find a recipe for Light and Tangy Mini Baked Apple Pies, which uses the new NAKANO Citrus Seasoned Rice Vinegar. These are delicious mini pies topped with a crunchy granola-oatmeal crust. Plus they are in portion-controlled mason jars for easy serving.
Light and Tangy Mini Baked Apple Pies
SERVINGS: 6
INGREDIENTS
2 Tbsp. butter
1/4 cup + 2 Tbsp. brown sugar, packed
3 cups (1-2 large apples) honey crisp or granny smith, 1/4” dice
1/4 cup NAKANO Citrus Seasoned Rice Vinegar
1/4 tsp. cinnamon
1/8 tsp. nutmeg
2 tsp. cornstarch
1/4 cup water
1 cup granola, no fruit
6 mini Mason jars, 4 oz., cleaned
DIRECTIONS
Preheat oven to 350ºF.
In saucepot, add butter and brown sugar and heat until it bubbles, 4-5 minutes. Add diced apples, NAKANO Citrus Seasoned Rice Vinegar, cinnamon and nutmeg. In a small bowl, whisk together the cornstarch and water and add to the apple mixture.
Cook apple mixture until thickened, 1-2 minutes. Remove from heat and spoon into jars. Fill jars up to the bottom lip, reserving room for the granola. Add 2-3 tablespoons of granola to the top of the jars.
Place jars on sheet tray and bake for 4-6 minutes, until granola is golden brown. Serve warm or room temperature.
NOTES:
Seal with lids after it cools to pack in anyone’s lunch!
For a little extra healthy indulgence, serve with vanilla Greek yogurt sweetened with a bit of agave honey.
My thoughts: I am a huge fan of NAKANO Seasoned Rice Vinegar. I plan to make some of these delicious-sounding apple pies with my daughters this holiday season!
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Disclaimer: I received samples of these products to review and to keep. All opinions are my own.