Description
Elevate your holiday table with this Perfect Cranberry Orange Glazed Turkey Breast. Juicy and tender turkey breast is enveloped in a vibrant glaze made from fresh cranberries and zesty orange juice. This dish not only fills your kitchen with irresistible aromas but also serves as a stunning centerpiece, perfect for Thanksgiving or Christmas gatherings. Enjoy the balance of tartness and sweetness in every slice, leaving your guests eager for seconds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 boneless turkey breast (3–4 lbs)
- 1 cup fresh cranberries
- 1/2 cup fresh orange juice
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a roasting pan.
- In a saucepan over medium heat, combine cranberries, brown sugar, honey, orange juice, butter, and cinnamon. Cook until cranberries burst and sauce thickens; let cool slightly.
- Pat the turkey breast dry, then season generously with salt and pepper.
- Place the turkey in the roasting pan and pour half of the glaze over it. Reserve the rest for basting.
- Roast in the oven for about 1 hour or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C), basting every 20 minutes.
- Let rest for at least 15 minutes before slicing. Drizzle remaining glaze over slices before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 oz turkey breast with glaze
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 90mg