Cranberry Orange Glazed Turkey Breast Recipe
A flavorful cranberry orange glazed turkey breast that is juicy, tender, and coated with a sweet and tangy glaze, perfect for festive occasions or a delicious family meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
Turkey Breast
- 1 whole turkey breast (about 3 to 4 pounds)
Glaze
- 1 cup fresh or frozen cranberries
- 1/2 cup freshly squeezed orange juice
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon olive oil (optional for brushing)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) to prepare for roasting the turkey breast evenly.
- Prepare the glaze: In a small saucepan, combine cranberries, orange juice, brown sugar, honey, and cinnamon. Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until the cranberries burst and the mixture thickens into a glaze, about 10 to 15 minutes. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
- Season the turkey breast: Pat the turkey breast dry with paper towels. Season generously with salt and black pepper on all sides.
- Roast the turkey breast: Place the turkey breast on a roasting pan or baking dish. Roast in the preheated oven for 45 minutes.
- Glaze the turkey: Remove the turkey from the oven and brush the cranberry orange glaze generously over the top and sides of the turkey breast.
- Continue roasting: Return the turkey to the oven and roast for an additional 15 to 20 minutes, brushing with more glaze every 5 minutes until the glaze is caramelized and the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
- Rest and serve: Remove the turkey breast from the oven and let it rest for 10 minutes before slicing. This allows the juices to redistribute and results in a moist turkey.
Notes
- Use a meat thermometer to ensure the turkey breast is fully cooked but not overdone.
- For an extra depth of flavor, add a splash of white wine or chicken broth to the glaze while cooking.
- Leftover cranberry orange glaze can be saved and used as a sauce for turkey sandwiches or mashed potatoes.
- If fresh cranberries are unavailable, frozen cranberries work just as well.
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