Description
A festive and flavorful recipe for a tender boneless turkey breast coated in a sweet and tangy cranberry orange glaze, perfect for holidays or special dinners.
Ingredients
3 to 4 pounds boneless turkey breast, skin on
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1 cup fresh or frozen cranberries
1 cup fresh orange juice
1/2 cup light brown sugar, packed
1/4 cup honey
1 tablespoon orange zest
1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated (optional)
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon (optional)
Instructions
Step 1: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Pat the turkey breast dry with paper towels.
Step 2: Rub the turkey breast all over with olive oil, then season generously with salt and black pepper.
Step 3: Place the seasoned turkey breast, skin-side up, in a roasting pan or oven-safe dish.
Step 4: In a small saucepan, combine the cranberries, orange juice, brown sugar, honey, orange zest, grated ginger (if using), and cinnamon (if using). Bring to a simmer over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until the cranberries burst and the sauce slightly thickens, about 8-10 minutes.
Step 5: Pour about half of the cranberry orange glaze over the turkey breast.
Step 6: Roast for 45 minutes, then baste with more glaze from the pan. Continue roasting, basting every 15-20 minutes, until the internal temperature reaches 160-165°F (71-74°C) in the thickest part of the breast. Total cooking time will be approximately 1 hour 15 minutes to 1 hour 30 minutes, depending on the size of your turkey.
Step 7: Once cooked, remove the turkey breast from the oven and transfer it to a cutting board. Loosely tent with foil and let it rest for 10-15 minutes before slicing. This allows the juices to redistribute, ensuring a tender and moist turkey.
Step 8: While the turkey rests, you can gently reheat any remaining glaze in the saucepan. Slice the turkey breast against the grain and serve with the warm cranberry orange glaze.
Notes
For an extra festive touch, garnish the platter with fresh orange slices, whole cranberries, and a sprig of rosemary. If your glaze becomes too thick, add a tablespoon of water or orange juice to thin it out slightly. Leftovers are delicious in sandwiches!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approx. 4oz)
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 90mg