Amazing Cranberry Orange Glazed Turkey Breast
Amazing Cranberry Orange Glazed Turkey Breast is a tender roasted turkey finished with a sweet and tangy cranberry orange glaze, perfect for holidays or smaller gatherings.
Ingredients
- 1 boneless turkey breast 3 to 4 pounds
- 2 tablespoons olive oil or melted butter
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme or rosemary
Cranberry Orange Glaze
- 1 cup cranberry sauce whole berry or jellied
- ½ cup orange juice preferably fresh
- Zest of 1 orange
- ¼ cup honey or brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon optional
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F or 190°C and lightly grease a roasting pan.
- Pat the turkey breast dry, rub with olive oil or butter, and season evenly with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and dried herbs.
- Simmer cranberry sauce, orange juice, zest, honey or brown sugar, Dijon mustard, and cinnamon for 5 to 7 minutes until glossy.
- Place the turkey in the pan and roast uncovered for 40 minutes until lightly golden.
- Brush with glaze and continue roasting 20 to 35 minutes, brushing again halfway, until it reaches 165°F or 74°C.
- Rest under foil for 10 minutes, then slice and serve with extra glaze.