Lunch: Cranberry Chutney

This gloriously sweet-and-tart chutney is easy to make and packed with cranberries and juicy bits of pear and apple.

This recipe includes fertility superfoods such as:

Cinnamon, Cranberries, Apples

Health and fertility benefits of Cranberry Chutney

Cinnamon is one of the best ingredients that someone with insulin sensitivity can eat. Half a teaspoon of cinnamon per day has been shown to be very effective at normalizing blood sugar levels. Cinnamon contains hydroxychalcone, which is thought to enhance the effects of insulin. It has also been suggested that Cinnamon prevents post-meal blood sugar spikes by slowing the gastric emptying rate - meaning that food digests slowly. (Reference: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/11506060). 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. Apples will improve your body's sensitivity to insulin (Reference: http://care.diabetesjournals.org/content/27/1/281.full)

Ingredients

4 c. fresh or frozen cranberries
2 1/2 c. sugar
6 whole cloves
2 stick cinnamon
1 tsp. salt
2 Granny Smith apples
2 firm Bosc or Anjou pears
1 small yellow onion
1 c. golden raisins
1/3 c. diced crystallized ginger

Instructions

In a deep 6-quart saucepan, combine cranberries, sugar, 1 1/4 cups water, cloves, cinnamon sticks, and salt. Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring frequently to dissolve sugar. Cook until berries begin to pop open, 10 to 12 minutes. Adjust heat so mixture barely simmers. Stir in apples, pears, onion, raisins, and ginger. Continue to cook, stirring frequently, until thick, 10 to 15 minutes longer. Remove from heat and allow mixture to cool to room temperature. Discard visible cinnamon sticks and cloves.
Refrigerate in tightly sealed jars for up to 2 months. Attach a ribbon and gift tag with suggested serving ideas (for instance, "Serve with Christmas turkey or ham, or spread on turkey sandwiches").

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