Roasted Turkey Breast with Cranberry-Orange Glaze
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Roasted Turkey Breast with Cranberry-Orange Glaze

Prep: 20 minutes
Roast: 1 hour • Serves: 6

Nonstick cooking spray
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves
1 tablespoon unsalted butter, softened
1/4teaspoon plus 1/8 teaspoon salt
1/4teaspoon ground black pepper
1 boneless, skinless turkey breast (about 2 pounds)
1/4cup fresh lemon juice
1/2cup whole berry cranberry sauce
1/4cup fresh orange juice
1 teaspoon orange zest

1.Preheat oven to 350°. Spray 13 x 9-inch baking dish with cooking spray.

2.In small bowl, stir garlic, thyme, butter, 1/4 teaspoon salt and pepper; rub over turkey. Place turkey in prepared dish; drizzle with lemon juice. Roast turkey 1 hour or until internal temperature reaches 165°, basting with juices from dish occasionally. Transfer turkey to cutting board; tent with aluminum foil and let stand 10 minutes before slicing.

3.In small saucepan, heat cranberry sauce, orange juice, zest and remaining 1/8 teaspoon salt to a boil over medium heat; simmer 15 minutes or until it thickens, stirring occasionally. Makes about 6 tablespoons.

4.Serve turkey with Cranberry-Orange Glaze.


Approximate nutritional values per serving
(5 ounces turkey, 1 tablespoon glaze):
280 Calories, 5g Fat (2g Saturated), 125mg Cholesterol, 300mg Sodium,
11g Carbohydrates, 8g Sugar (4g Added Sugars), 0g Fiber, 48g Protein