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Cranberry orange glazed turkey breast garnished with herbs

Cranberry Orange Glazed Turkey Breast

This festive Cranberry Orange Glazed Turkey Breast features a tender, juicy turkey breast coated in a vibrant, sweet-tart glaze, perfect for a holiday meal or special occasion. It's an elegant dish that is surprisingly simple to prepare.
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Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 40 minutes
Servings: 6 people
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Holiday
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 3 lbs boneless, skin-on turkey breast
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 0.5 tsp black pepper freshly ground
For the Cranberry Orange Glaze
  • 1 cup whole berry cranberry sauce
  • 0.5 cup orange juice freshly squeezed
  • 1 tbsp orange zest
  • 2 tbsp brown sugar packed
  • 1 tsp Dijon mustard
  • 0.25 tsp ground ginger

Equipment

  • Roasting pan
  • Small saucepan
  • Whisk
  • Instant-read meat thermometer
  • Cutting board
  • Sharp knife

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Pat the turkey breast dry with paper towels, then rub with olive oil and season generously with salt and pepper.
Make the Glaze
  1. In a small saucepan, combine cranberry sauce, orange juice, orange zest, brown sugar, Dijon mustard, and ground ginger. Bring to a simmer over medium heat, stirring occasionally, then reduce heat and let it gently thicken for 5-7 minutes.
Roast the Turkey
  1. Place the seasoned turkey breast, skin-side up, in a roasting pan. Roast for 30 minutes before brushing with half of the prepared cranberry orange glaze.
Glaze and Finish Roasting
  1. Continue roasting, brushing with the remaining glaze every 15-20 minutes, until an instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the breast registers 165°F (74°C), about 45-60 additional minutes.
Rest and Serve
  1. Remove the turkey from the oven, tent loosely with foil, and let it rest for 10-15 minutes before carving. Slice and serve with any accumulated pan juices.

Notes

For best results, allow the turkey to rest for 10-15 minutes after roasting before slicing to ensure maximum juiciness. Adjust cooking time based on the size of your turkey breast and your oven's calibration; an instant-read thermometer should register 165°F (74°C) in the thickest part.