Description
A festive and flavorful main dish, this Cranberry Orange Glazed Turkey Breast features a sweet-tart glaze made with fresh cranberries and orange juice. Perfect for holiday dinners or special gatherings, it’s elegant, juicy, and naturally gluten-free.
Ingredients
1 (3–4 lb) bone-in, skin-on turkey breast
2 cups fresh cranberries
1 cup orange juice
½ cup honey
2 tablespoons orange zest
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon fresh rosemary, chopped
1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves
Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a small saucepan, combine cranberries, orange juice, honey, orange zest, and garlic. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 10–15 minutes until cranberries burst and glaze thickens. Set aside to cool.
- Pat the turkey breast dry with paper towels.
- In a small bowl, mix olive oil, rosemary, thyme, salt, and pepper.
- Loosen the skin over the turkey breast and rub half of the herb mixture underneath. Rub the remaining mixture over the skin and inside the cavity.
- Place the turkey breast, skin side up, into a roasting pan.
- Roast for about 20 minutes per pound, or until internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
- During the last 30 minutes of roasting, brush the cranberry-orange glaze over the turkey every 10 minutes.
- Remove from the oven and let rest for 15–20 minutes before slicing.
Notes
Boneless turkey breast can be used; adjust cooking time accordingly.
Add a pinch of cayenne to the glaze for subtle heat.
Maple syrup can be used instead of honey for a richer flavor.
Add a splash of white wine to the glaze for added depth.
Use sage or parsley if rosemary or thyme is unavailable.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 of turkey breast
- Calories: 385
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 290mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 110mg
