Description
This Amazing Cranberry Orange Glazed Turkey Breast is a juicy, flavorful main dish featuring a sweet and tangy glaze made with cranberries, orange juice, and Dijon mustard. It’s perfect for holiday meals or a comforting family dinner without the hassle of roasting a whole bird.
Ingredients
- 3 to 4 pounds boneless turkey breast, skin on
- 1 cup fresh or frozen cranberries
- 1 cup orange juice
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup honey
- 2 tablespoons orange zest
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme or dried rosemary
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease a roasting pan.
- Pat turkey breast dry and season with salt, pepper, and dried herbs.
- In a saucepan over medium heat, combine cranberries, orange juice, brown sugar, honey, orange zest, Dijon mustard, olive oil, and garlic.
- Simmer for 10–12 minutes, stirring occasionally, until cranberries burst and the glaze thickens slightly.
- Place turkey in the roasting pan, skin side up, and brush generously with glaze.
- Roast uncovered for 60–75 minutes, basting every 20 minutes with additional glaze, until internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
- Remove from oven and let rest for 10 minutes before slicing and serving.
Notes
- Use blood orange juice for a deeper citrus flavor.
- Add 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar for a sharper glaze.
- Fresh rosemary or thyme can be used instead of dried herbs.
- Store leftover glaze to reheat and spoon over sliced turkey.
- Serve with mashed potatoes, roasted veggies, or salads.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 75 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion (approx. 6 oz cooked turkey + glaze)
- Calories: 340
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 460mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 33g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
