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Cranberry Orange Glazed Turkey Breast

Cranberry Orange Glazed Turkey Breast: Juicy & Flavored Happiness

This Cranberry Orange Glazed Turkey Breast offers a juicy and flavorful twist to your holiday turkey with a sweet and tangy glaze.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Resting Time 20 minutes
Total Time 2 hours 5 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Turkey
  • 1 whole Turkey or Turkey Breast Choose a whole turkey for festive presentation or breast for quicker cooking.
For the Glaze
  • 1 cup Orange Juice Use freshly squeezed for best flavor.
  • 1 cup Cranberry Juice Opt for unsweetened for natural tartness.
  • 1/4 cup Soy Sauce Tamari is a gluten-free alternative.
  • 1/4 cup Honey Consider maple syrup for a unique twist.
  • 1 teaspoon Cinnamon Adjust based on your taste preferences.
  • 1 teaspoon Nutmeg A little goes a long way.
  • 1 tablespoon Cornstarch Use to thicken your glaze.
For the Garnish
  • 1 tablespoon Orange Zest Freshly grated to boost flavor.
  • 2 slices Orange Slices For garnishing and added warmth.

Equipment

  • oven
  • Roasting pan
  • Medium saucepan
  • Basting Brush
  • Kitchen Shears

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Preheat your oven to 450°F (230°C). Place the turkey breast-side down on a sturdy cutting board. Cut along each side of the backbone to remove it. Press down firmly to flatten the turkey.
  2. In a medium saucepan, combine orange juice, cranberry juice, soy sauce, honey, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Heat while stirring until bubbling (5–7 minutes). Sprinkle cornstarch and stir until the glaze thickens, then remove from heat.
  3. Flip the spatchcocked turkey skin-side up in a roasting pan. Coat generously with the warm glaze, reserving some for later basting.
  4. Roast the turkey in the oven for about 1 to 1.25 hours, basting every 20 minutes until the skin is golden and internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
  5. Remove from oven and let rest for at least 20 minutes, tented with aluminum foil to keep warm.
  6. After resting, slice the turkey and arrange on a platter, garnished with fresh orange slices.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 50gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 35mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Ensure turkey is fully thawed, use sharp tools for cutting, and check doneness with a meat thermometer to achieve perfectly cooked meat.

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