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Cranberry Orange Glazed Turkey Breast

Cranberry Orange Glazed Turkey Breast for a Festive Feast

Delicious cranberry orange glazed turkey breast, a perfect dish for any festive feast, combining sweet and savory flavors.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Resting Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 25 minutes
Servings: 6 slices
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Glaze
  • 1 cup Cranberry Sauce Use homemade or store-bought.
  • 1/2 cup Orange Juice Freshly squeezed preferred.
  • 2 tbsp Honey Can substitute with maple syrup for vegan option.
  • 1 tsp Ground Cinnamon
For the Turkey
  • 3 lbs Turkey Breast Bone-in or boneless.
  • 1 tbsp Olive Oil
  • 1 tsp Salt
  • 1 tsp Black Pepper

Equipment

  • oven
  • baking sheet
  • Mixing bowl
  • Spatula

Method
 

Cooking Instructions
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine cranberry sauce, orange juice, honey, and ground cinnamon to create the glaze.
  3. Rub the turkey breast with olive oil, salt, and pepper.
  4. Place the turkey breast on the baking sheet and brush generously with the cranberry-orange glaze.
  5. Bake in the preheated oven for about 60 minutes, basting every 20 minutes with remaining glaze.
  6. Once done, let the turkey rest for 10 minutes before slicing.

Nutrition

Serving: 4ozCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 30gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 2.5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 90mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 380mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 900IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 2mg

Notes

This dish pairs wonderfully with roasted vegetables or stuffing for a complete festive meal.

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