Description
Elevate your holiday feast with this irresistible recipe featuring a sweet and tangy cranberry orange glaze.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 turkey breast (about 4–5 pounds)
- 1 cup cranberry sauce
- 1/2 cup orange juice
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, mix together cranberry sauce, orange juice, brown sugar, Dijon mustard, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
- Place the turkey breast in a roasting pan and brush the glaze generously over the turkey.
- Cover the turkey with aluminum foil and roast in the preheated oven for about 1.5 to 2 hours.
- Remove the foil during the last 30 minutes of cooking to allow the glaze to caramelize.
- Check the internal temperature of the turkey; it should reach 165°F (75°C).
- Let the turkey rest for 10-15 minutes before slicing and serving.
Notes
- For a deeper flavor, marinate the turkey breast in the glaze overnight.
- Serve with your favorite holiday sides for a complete meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 hours
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: Cranberry Orange Glazed Turkey Breast