Description
This Cranberry Orange Glazed Turkey Breast is the perfect holiday centerpiece or special dinner idea. Juicy, oven-roasted turkey breast gets a sweet-savory glaze made from fresh cranberries, orange juice, maple syrup, and Dijon mustard. A festive, easy turkey recipe that’s great for Thanksgiving or Christmas dinner. Perfect for small gatherings and rich in flavor.
Ingredients
1 bone-in skin-on turkey breast
2 cups fresh cranberries
1 cup orange juice
1 tablespoon orange zest
1/4 cup brown sugar
2 tablespoons maple syrup
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 teaspoon rosemary (fresh or dried)
Instructions
1. In a small saucepan, combine cranberries, orange juice, zest, brown sugar, maple syrup, Dijon mustard, and minced garlic. Simmer until cranberries burst and sauce thickens. Blend for a smooth glaze if desired.
2. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Pat turkey dry, season with salt, pepper, and rosemary, then rub with olive oil. Place in roasting pan skin-side up.
3. Roast uncovered for 45 minutes. Brush with glaze. Continue roasting and brushing every 15–20 minutes until internal temp reaches 165°F, about 1.5–2 hours.
4. Let turkey rest for 10–15 minutes before slicing. Serve with extra glaze drizzled over top.
Notes
Let the glaze reduce until syrupy for best coating.
Resting the turkey ensures juiciness—don’t skip this step.
Use leftover glaze as a dipping sauce or sandwich spread.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 45 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 of turkey breast
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 410mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 95mg