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Cranberry Orange Glazed Turkey Breast Recipe

Cranberry Orange Glazed Turkey Breast

A delightful turkey breast recipe with a sweet and tangy cranberry orange glaze, perfect for festive occasions.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 2 hours
Resting Time 20 minutes
Total Time 2 hours 40 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320

Ingredients
  

Turkey Breast
  • 1 3-4 lb turkey breast bone-in and skin-on
Cranberry Orange Glaze
  • 2 cups fresh cranberries
  • 1 cup orange juice
  • 1/2 cup honey
  • 2 tablespoons orange zest
Herb Mixture
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon fresh rosemary chopped
  • 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves
Seasoning
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Equipment

  • Roasting Pan

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. In a small saucepan, combine cranberries, orange juice, honey, and orange zest. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer for 10-15 minutes until cranberries burst and the mixture thickens. Let it cool.
  3. Pat the turkey breast dry with paper towels. In a small bowl, mix olive oil, garlic, rosemary, thyme, salt, and pepper.
  4. Loosen the skin of the turkey breast and rub half the herb mixture under the skin. Spread the remaining mixture over the skin and inside the cavity.
  5. Place the turkey breast in a roasting pan, skin side up.
  6. Roast for 20 minutes per pound, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C) at the thickest part.
  7. In the last 30 minutes of roasting, brush the turkey breast with the cranberry orange glaze every 10 minutes.
  8. Remove from the oven, let it rest for 15-20 minutes, then carve and serve.

Notes

This cranberry orange glazed turkey breast is perfect for holiday meals. Make sure to allow the turkey to rest before carving to ensure juicy slices. The glaze can be prepared a day in advance to save time.