Michigan: Strolling with Cranberry Pear Chutney

November Wellness stroll at EHM Senior Solutions - Sterling Heights spiced the halls with a cranberry pear chutney and cinnamon baked pita. Chef Amy Armstrong and dietitians, Dao Tran and Dana Lutz, engaged residents, visitors and team members with a taste of this holiday favorite featuring the powerful superfood: Cranberry. One participant said 'it tastes like Christmas!'.

 Pear and Cranberry Chutney (yields 9 cups)

    8 pears

    2 lbs cranberries

    3 cups apple juice

    1 cup raisins

    3/4 cup sugar

    1 tsp salt

    1 tbsp lemon zest

Peel, core and dice pears. Place in saucepan with remaining ingredients. Cover and simmer for 15-20 minutes. Remove from heat and chill. Serve with baked pita chips sprinkled with cinnamon and nutmeg.

Submitted by the team at EHM Senior Solutions - Sterling Heights