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
1 (3–4 lb) turkey breast
2 cups cranberries (fresh or frozen)
½ cup orange juice
2 tbsp orange zest
¼ cup honey or maple syrup
2 tbsp Dijon mustard
2 tbsp butter
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp onion powder
Salt and pepper, to taste
Fresh thyme or rosemary, for garnish
Instructions
Preheat oven to 375°F and prepare roasting pan.
Pat turkey breast dry and season with salt, pepper, and spices.
In a saucepan, make the glaze by simmering cranberries, orange juice, zest, honey, and Dijon mustard until thickened.
Brush turkey with half the glaze and roast for 45–60 minutes, basting every 15 minutes.
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