Description
Elevate your holiday gatherings with this succulent cranberry orange glazed turkey breast. Tender and juicy, this centerpiece is drizzled with a vibrant glaze made from fresh cranberries and oranges, creating a perfect balance of sweet and tart flavors. Ideal for Thanksgiving or Christmas, this dish will impress your family and friends while filling your kitchen with delightful aromas.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 lbs boneless, skinless turkey breast
- 1 cup fresh cranberries
- 1 cup orange juice (about 2 large oranges)
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup honey
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Place the turkey breast in a roasting pan and drizzle with olive oil; season generously with salt and pepper.
- In a saucepan over medium heat, combine cranberries, orange juice, brown sugar, honey, and cinnamon. Cook until cranberries burst (about 10 minutes).
- Reserve half the glaze for later use. Pour the remaining glaze over the turkey.
- Roast in the preheated oven for approximately 1 hour or until internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
- Let the turkey rest for 10 minutes before slicing. Serve drizzled with reserved glaze.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: About 3 oz (85g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 85mg