Description
Cranberry Orange Glazed Turkey Breast is a mouthwatering centerpiece for your holiday feast, combining tart cranberries and zesty orange for a delicious glaze.
Ingredients
1 (3-4 pound) boneless skinless turkey breast
1 cup fresh cranberries
1/2 cup freshly squeezed orange juice
1 tablespoon orange zest
1/2 cup brown sugar
2 tablespoon Dijon mustard
2 tablespoon olive oil
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
1. 1. Thaw the turkey breast thoroughly if frozen. Optionally brine the turkey in a saltwater solution for added moisture.
2. 2. Season the turkey breast generously with salt and pepper.
3. 3. In a saucepan, combine cranberries, orange juice, orange zest, brown sugar, Dijon mustard, and olive oil. Simmer until cranberries burst and glaze thickens.
4. 4. Pour the glaze over the turkey in a baking dish, cover, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
5. 5. Preheat oven to 325°F. Roast turkey for 1.5 to 2 hours, basting every 30 minutes until internal temperature reaches 165°F.
Notes
Serve with mashed potatoes, stuffing, roasted vegetables, and cranberry sauce. Pair with Chardonnay or Pinot Noir.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 hours
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Oven Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
Keywords: Turkey, Cranberry, Orange, Holiday