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Cranberry Glazed Turkey Breast

JE
Jennifer

Cuisine: American
Categories: Main Dishes & Turkey

Recipe Source: Jo-Anna Rooney

Cranberry Glazed Turkey Breast is a festive and flavorful main course that's perfect for holiday gatherings or special occasions. This dish features a tender and juicy turkey breast roasted to perfection and coated in a sweet and tangy cranberry glaze. The glaze adds a beautiful sheen and a burst of flavor that complements the savory turkey. It's an elegant and satisfying dish that's sure to impress your guests.

Cranberry Glazed Turkey Breast
cranberry

Difficulty: EASY

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 45 minutes

Total Time: 1 hour

Serving Size: 4 servings

For The Cranberry Sauce

Ingredients:

  • 1 cup fresh cranberries
  • 1 small sprig of fresh rosemary
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 2 tbsp water
  • 2 tbsp orange juice

Directions:

  1. Add the fresh cranberries, rosemary sprig, sugar, water and orange juice to a saucepan over low heat.
  2. Cook the mixture, stirring occasionally, until the cranberries start to soften and the sugar dissolves, about 5 minutes.
  3. Turn up the heat to low-medium and continue to cook until the cranberries burst and the sauce is the consistency of jam. This takes about 10 minutes or so.
  4. Remove the rosemary sprig, and any stray leaves that came off during cooking.
  5. Mash the cranberry sauce until it is as smooth as possible (without large chunks of cranberry).
  6. Set aside.

For The Turkey

Ingredients:

  • 1 boneless (skinless turkey breast (approx 2 lbs)
  • olive oil
  • 1/8 – 1/4 tsp ground sage
  • salt

Directions:

  1. Brush the turkey breast with olive oil.
  2. Season the turkey breast with the sage, salt and pepper.
  3. Spread the cranberry sauce all over the turkey breast, making sure to cover it completely.
  4. Roast the turkey for approximately 40-45 minutes, or until the internal temperature measures 165 degrees.
  5. When the turkey is done, remove from heat and let rest under tin foil for about 5 minutes.
  6. When it is time to serve the turkey, cut the turkey into 3/4 inch slices, cut against the grain.
  7. Serve with all your favorite side dishes, and enjoy!