Description
Cranberry Orange Glazed Turkey is a seasonal delight that brings together the tender juiciness of turkey with a vibrant, tangy glaze. This dish, perfect for holiday gatherings or family dinners, features a beautiful blend of fresh cranberries and zesty oranges that will impress your guests and tantalize your taste buds. Easy to prepare and visually stunning, this turkey is sure to be the star of your table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 boneless turkey breast (3–4 lbs)
- 1 cup fresh cranberries
- 2 oranges (zest and juice)
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp fresh thyme (chopped)
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 tbsp cornstarch mixed with 2 tbsp water
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a saucepan over medium heat, combine cranberries, orange juice, brown sugar, garlic powder, thyme, and chicken broth. Stir until cranberries burst.
- Mix cornstarch with water in a small bowl and stir into the cranberry mixture until glossy.
- Place turkey breast in a baking dish; season with salt and pepper and drizzle half of the glaze over it.
- Cover with foil and bake for 1 hour. Remove foil, pour remaining glaze on top, and bake uncovered for an additional 30 minutes until golden brown.
- Let rest for 15 minutes before slicing.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 90 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 oz turkey with glaze (113g)
- Calories: 245
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 75mg