Ingredients
– 1 large bone-in, skin-on turkey breast (about 4-6 pounds)
– 1 cup fresh cranberries
– 1/2 cup orange juice (freshly squeezed)
– Zest of 1 orange
– 1/2 cup brown sugar
– 1/4 cup honey
– 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
– 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
– Salt and pepper to taste
– 2 tablespoons olive oil
– Fresh rosemary or thyme for garnish (optional)
Instructions
1. Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
2. Prep the Turkey: Pat the turkey breast dry with paper towels, then season generously with salt and pepper.
3. Make the Glaze: In a saucepan, combine cranberries, orange juice, orange zest, brown sugar, honey, Dijon mustard, and ground cinnamon. Cook over medium heat until the cranberries burst and the mixture thickens slightly (about 10-15 minutes).
4. Sear the Turkey: Heat olive oil in a large oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat. Add the turkey breast skin-side down and sear until the skin is golden brown (about 5-7 minutes). Flip the turkey carefully.
5. Add the Glaze: Pour half of the cranberry-orange glaze over the turkey, reserving the other half for later.
6. Roast in the Oven: Transfer the skillet to the preheated oven and roast for approximately 1 hour, basting every 20 minutes with the pan juices.
7. Check Temperature: Use a meat thermometer to ensure the thickest part of the turkey breast reaches 165°F (75°C).
8. Let it Rest: Once cooked, remove the turkey from the oven and let it rest for 15-20 minutes before carving.
9. Slice and Serve: Carve the turkey breast, serving with the remaining cranberry-orange glaze drizzled on top.
These steps will guide you through cooking the Perfect Cranberry Orange Glazed Turkey Breast so you can achieve restaurant-quality results at home.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Fat: 10g
- Protein: 25g