Description
This Cranberry Orange Glazed Turkey Breast is sweet, savory, and bursting with holiday flavor. Perfect for smaller gatherings, this juicy turkey breast is glazed with a homemade cranberry-orange sauce and infused with fresh herbs. An easy yet impressive dish that’s perfect for Thanksgiving, Christmas, or cozy Sunday dinners.
Ingredients
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1 (3–4 lb) turkey breast, bone-in and skin-on
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2 cups fresh cranberries
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1 cup orange juice
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½ cup honey
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2 tablespoons orange zest
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2 cloves garlic, minced
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2 tablespoons olive oil
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1 tablespoon fresh rosemary, chopped
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1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves
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Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
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In a small saucepan, combine cranberries, orange juice, honey, and orange zest. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 10–15 minutes until cranberries burst and mixture thickens. Let cool.
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Pat turkey breast dry with paper towels.
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In a small bowl, mix olive oil, garlic, rosemary, thyme, salt, and pepper.
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Gently loosen turkey skin and rub half the herb mixture under the skin. Rub the rest over the skin and inside the cavity.
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Place turkey breast in a roasting pan, skin side up.
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Roast for about 20 minutes per pound, or until internal temp reaches 165°F (74°C).
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During the last 30 minutes, brush the turkey with the cranberry-orange glaze every 10 minutes.
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Remove from oven and let rest 15–20 minutes before slicing.
Notes
You can make the glaze up to 3 days ahead and store it in the fridge.
Frozen cranberries work just as well as fresh ones.
Use a meat thermometer for best results—no guessing!
Leftover turkey makes amazing sandwiches or salads.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 20 minutes (for 4 lb)
- Category: Main course
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 turkey breast (~6–7 oz)
- Calories: 360 kcal
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 420 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 42 g
- Cholesterol: 115 mg