Description
Delight your guests this holiday season with the Savory Festive Cranberry Orange Glazed Turkey Breast. This dish combines succulent turkey with a vibrant glaze made from tart cranberries and sweet oranges, creating a flavorful centerpiece for any festive gathering. Perfect for both novice cooks and seasoned chefs, this recipe allows you to enjoy quality time with your loved ones while serving an unforgettable meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs boneless turkey breast
- 1 cup cranberry sauce (homemade or store-bought)
- 1/2 cup freshly squeezed orange juice
- Zest of 1 orange
- 1/4 cup honey
- 2 tbsp Dijon mustard
- 1 tsp dried thyme (or 1 tbsp fresh)
- 1 tsp dried rosemary (or 1 tbsp fresh)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Rinse the turkey breast under cold water, then pat it dry with paper towels and place it in a roasting pan.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the cranberry sauce, orange juice, orange zest, honey, Dijon mustard, thyme, rosemary, salt, and pepper until well combined.
- Generously pour half of the glaze over the turkey breast, ensuring it’s evenly coated.
- Roast in the preheated oven for about 1 hour or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C), basting every 20 minutes with the remaining glaze.
- Once cooked through, remove from the oven and let rest for 10-15 minutes before slicing. Serve warm with extra glaze on the side.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (112g)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 70mg