Description
This Cranberry Orange Glazed Turkey Breast is a vibrant, flavor-packed alternative to a traditional roast. Perfect for smaller gatherings or white meat lovers, it’s juicy, aromatic, and finished with a glossy cranberry-orange glaze that brings a perfect balance of sweet and tangy.
Ingredients
1 (6–8 lb) turkey breast, bone-in, skin-on
4 cups fresh cranberries
2 cups orange juice
1 cup honey
4 tbsp orange zest
4 garlic cloves, minced
4 tbsp olive oil
2 tbsp fresh rosemary, chopped
2 tbsp fresh thyme leaves
Salt and black pepper to taste
Optional: 2 tsp Dijon mustard or ¼ tsp chili flakes for added depth
Instructions
Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Pat turkey breast dry and place in a roasting pan.
Rub olive oil all over the turkey, then season with salt, pepper, rosemary, and thyme.
In a saucepan, combine cranberries, orange juice, honey, orange zest, garlic, and Dijon/chili flakes if using. Simmer for 15 minutes until cranberries burst and glaze thickens.
Brush half of the glaze over the turkey. Roast uncovered for 1½ to 1¾ hours, basting with more glaze every 30 minutes.
Once internal temp hits 165°F (74°C), remove from oven and rest 15 minutes.
Slice and drizzle with remaining warm glaze. Garnish with orange slices or fresh herbs.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Rise Time: 15 min
- Cook Time: 1 hr 45 min
Nutrition
- Calories: 340 / Serving
- Sugar: 17g / Serving
- Sodium: 150mg / Serving
- Fat: 12g / Serving
- Carbohydrates: 20g / Serving
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 38g / Serving
- Cholesterol: 95mg / Serving