Description
This Cranberry Orange Glazed Turkey Breast combines sweet, tart, and savory flavors into a tender, juicy main dish that’s perfect for Thanksgiving or any special dinner.
Ingredients
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1 (3–4 lb) turkey breast
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2 cups cranberries (fresh or frozen)
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½ cup orange juice
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2 tbsp orange zest
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¼ cup honey or maple syrup
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2 tbsp Dijon mustard
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2 tbsp butter
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1 tsp garlic powder
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1 tsp onion powder
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Salt and pepper, to taste
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Fresh thyme or rosemary, for garnish
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 375°F and prepare roasting pan.
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Pat turkey breast dry and season with salt, pepper, and spices.
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In a saucepan, make the glaze by simmering cranberries, orange juice, zest, honey, and Dijon mustard until thickened.
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Brush turkey with half the glaze and roast for 45–60 minutes, basting every 15 minutes.
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Let rest 10 minutes, slice, and serve with remaining glaze.
Notes
Use leftover glaze as a sauce for side dishes.
Make glaze a day ahead to save time.
Check internal temperature for perfect doneness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Dinner, Main Dish
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Calories: 290 kcal