Description
A festive dish combining juicy turkey breast with a luscious cranberry orange glaze, perfect for holiday gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 (3-4 lb) turkey breast, bone-in and skin-on
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh rosemary, chopped
- 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 2 cups fresh cranberries
- 1 cup orange juice, freshly squeezed
- ½ cup honey
- 2 tablespoons orange zest
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a small saucepan, combine cranberries, orange juice, honey, and orange zest; bring to a boil, then simmer for 10-15 minutes until cranberries burst and glaze thickens.
- Pat the turkey breast dry and combine olive oil, garlic, rosemary, thyme, salt, and pepper in a bowl.
- Gently loosen the skin of the turkey and rub half of the herb mixture beneath the skin, spreading the rest on top.
- Place the turkey, skin-side up, in a roasting pan and roast for approximately 20 minutes per pound until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
- Brush the turkey with the glaze every 10 minutes during the last 30 minutes of cooking.
- Let the turkey rest for 15-20 minutes before carving and serving with remaining glaze.
Notes
Use a meat thermometer to ensure perfect doneness. Glaze can be made a day ahead and reheated before serving. Leftovers can be stored in the fridge for up to 4 days.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 120 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 60mg