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
1 (3–4 lb) turkey breast, bone-in and skin-on
2 cups fresh cranberries
1 cup orange juice
½ cup honey
2 tablespoons orange zest
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon fresh rosemary, chopped
1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves
Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
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.
Pat turkey breast dry with paper towels.
In a small bowl, mix olive oil, garlic, rosemary, thyme, salt, and pepper.
Gently loosen turkey skin and rub half the herb mixture under the skin. Rub the rest over the skin and inside the cavity.
Place turkey breast in a roasting pan, skin side up.
Roast for about 20 minutes per pound, or until internal temp reaches 165°F (74°C).
During the last 30 minutes, brush the turkey with the cranberry-orange glaze every 10 minutes.
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