Description
This Cranberry Orange Glazed Turkey Breast recipe is a delightful twist on a classic holiday dish. Tender turkey breast is roasted to perfection and then coated with a sweet and tangy cranberry orange glaze, creating a flavorful and festive main course.
Ingredients
Scale
Turkey Breast:
- 1 boneless turkey breast (2–3 lbs)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
For the glaze:
- 1 cup fresh or frozen cranberries
- 1/2 cup orange juice
- 1 tablespoon orange zest
- 1/4 cup honey
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Preheat oven: Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Prepare turkey: Pat the turkey breast dry and rub with olive oil, salt, pepper, thyme, and garlic powder. Place in a roasting dish.
- Make glaze: In a saucepan, combine cranberries, orange juice, orange zest, honey, brown sugar, cinnamon, and salt. Simmer for 10–12 minutes until cranberries burst.
- Glaze turkey: Brush half the glaze over the turkey breast. Roast for 45–55 minutes, basting with additional glaze halfway through.
- Rest and serve: Let the turkey rest for 10 minutes before slicing. Serve with remaining glaze on the side.
Notes
- Glaze can be made ahead and stored in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- Pairs well with mashed potatoes or roasted vegetables.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 105mg
