Cranberry Orange Glazed Turkey Breast (Print-Friendly Version)
Add magic to your December table with this cranberry orange glazed turkey breast. The tart-sweet glaze, fragrant herbs, and tender meat will brighten any winter gathering. Save now and try it.
# Ingredients You’ll Need:
→ For the Turkey
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1 bone-in, skin-on turkey breast (roughly 4 pounds)
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2 tablespoons olive oil
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2 cloves garlic, crushed
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1 tablespoon fresh rosemary, chopped small
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1 tablespoon fresh thyme, chopped small
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1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
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1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
→ For the Cranberry Orange Glaze
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1 cup fresh cranberries
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1/2 cup orange juice
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1/4 cup honey
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1 tablespoon orange zest
# How to Make It:
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Heat your oven to 375°F. Get a rack ready in the middle of your oven and have a roasting pan handy.
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Mix cranberries, orange juice, honey, and orange zest in a small pot. Let it come to a boil on medium-high heat, then lower the heat and cook for 10-15 minutes until berries pop and the mix gets thick like jam. Put it aside to cool down.
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Wipe the turkey breast completely dry with paper towels. Mix olive oil, crushed garlic, chopped rosemary, chopped thyme, salt, and black pepper in a small bowl to create a rub.
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Gently pull up the skin from the turkey breast but don't tear it off. Spread half of your herb rub under the skin. Rub the other half over the outside skin and inside the cavity.
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Put the turkey breast skin-up on a rack in your roasting pan. Cook about 20 minutes for each pound, or until a meat thermometer stuck in the thickest part reads 165°F.
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For the last 30 minutes of cooking, brush the turkey with lots of cranberry orange glaze every 10 minutes. Save any leftover glaze for serving.
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Take the turkey breast out of the oven. Cover it loosely with foil and let it sit for 15-20 minutes before cutting. Slice it up and serve with extra glaze if you want.
# Extra Suggestions:
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Going with a bone-in, skin-on turkey breast keeps the meat juicy and tasty, perfect for smaller family meals. Making sure the skin is dry helps it get crispy, while putting herbs under the skin gives flavor to the meat inside. Brushing on glaze often during the final cooking time makes a shiny coating and keeps everything moist. Letting the turkey sit after cooking helps the juices spread back through the meat so it doesn't dry out.
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The mix of cranberries and oranges creates a zingy sweet-tart glaze that works great with the fresh herbs. This dish naturally contains no gluten and can work for low-carb diets if you swap the honey for a no-sugar option.