Cranberry Orange Glazed Turkey Breast: The Ultimate Holiday Centerpiece
Juicy turkey breast with a tangy-sweet cranberry orange glaze that creates the perfect holiday centerpiece. Ready in 90 minutes with professional results.
- Prep Time: 20 min
- Cook Time: 75 min
- Total Time: 1h 35 min
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: dinner
- Cuisine: american
Ingredients
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- 1 bone-in turkey breast (3–4 lbs),
- 2 cups fresh cranberries,
- 1 cup fresh orange juice,
- 1/2 cup honey,
- 2 tablespoons orange zest,
- 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar,
- 2 cloves garlic, minced,
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme,
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon,
- 2 tablespoons olive oil,
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425°F. Let turkey breast reach room temperature for 30 minutes.
- Pat turkey dry, season with salt and pepper, brush with olive oil.
- Roast for 20 minutes, then reduce temperature to 350°F.
- Make glaze by simmering cranberries, orange juice, honey, and seasonings for 15 minutes.
- Brush turkey with glaze and continue roasting 25-35 minutes until internal temperature reaches 165°F.
- Rest 10-15 minutes before slicing and serving.
Nutrition
- Calories: 285 kcal
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Protein: 42g