Lunch: Turkey Sandwiches with Cranberry-Apricot Relish

This recipe includes fertility superfoods such as:

Cranberries, Honey

Health and fertility benefits of Turkey Sandwiches with Cranberry-Apricot Relish

Researchers believe that cranberries contain substances that prevent infection-causing bacteria from sticking to the urinary tract walls. However, store-bought cranberry juice is typically all sugar - so make sure to stick with straight cranberries. One tbsp of honey has a glycemic index (GI) of 55.

Ingredients

6 ounces fresh or frozen cranberries
1/4 cup canned apricot nectar
1/4 cup sugar
1 tablespoon honey
1 tablespoon dry port
1/4 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
2 tablespoons dried currants
2 tablespoons thinly sliced dried apricots

Instructions

Make the sandwiches In a medium nonreactive saucepan, combine the cranberries, apricot nectar and sugar and bring to a boil over moderately high heat. Reduce the heat to low, cover and cook, stirring occasionally, until slightly reduced, about 20 minutes.
Make the sandwiches In a small nonreactive saucepan, combine the honey, port, vanilla and 2 tablespoons of water and bring to a boil over high heat. Remove from the heat and stir in the currants and apricots. Let steep for 15 minutes.
Make the sandwiches Drain the cranberries, reserving 1/4 cup of the cooking liquid. Stir the dried fruit mixture into the cranberries, add the reserved cooking liquid and let cool.
Make the sandwiches Spread 2 slices of the bread with about 1 1/2 tablespoons each of the relish. Layer the turkey on the relish and season with salt and pepper. Top with the scallions, romaine lettuce and the remaining bread.

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