Juicy roasted turkey breast with sweet-tart cranberry orange glaze that caramelizes beautifully. Perfect for holidays or special dinners, this recipe delivers moist, flavorful meat every time with simple ingredients and foolproof technique.
1 bone-in turkey breast (3–4 pounds) 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon black pepper 3 sprigs fresh rosemary 3 sprigs fresh thyme 2 cups fresh or frozen cranberries 1/2 cup fresh orange juice 1/3 cup brown sugar 1 tablespoon orange zest 1/4 teaspoon salt 2 tablespoons honey (optional)
Preheat oven to 375°F. Pat turkey breast dry with paper towels, rub with olive oil, salt, and pepper. Place in roasting pan breast side up. Make cranberry orange glaze by combining cranberries, orange juice, brown sugar, orange zest, and salt in saucepan. Simmer over medium heat, then reduce to low. Cook 10-15 minutes until cranberries burst and mixture thickens. Mash with fork. Set aside. Tuck rosemary and thyme around turkey in pan. Roast uncovered for 1 hour. Remove from oven and brush with about 1/3 of glaze. Return to oven and roast 30-45 minutes more, basting every 20 minutes, until internal temperature reaches 160°F. Transfer turkey to cutting board and tent with foil. Rest 15 minutes (temperature will rise to 165°F). Discard herbs. Slice against grain into 1/2-inch slices. Arrange on platter and drizzle with remaining glaze and pan juices. Serve immediately.
For boneless turkey breast, reduce cooking time by 20-30 minutes. Frozen cranberries work perfectly straight from freezer. Glaze can be made up to 2 days ahead and refrigerated. If glaze browns too quickly, tent turkey loosely with foil. Leftover turkey stays moist 3-4 days refrigerated.
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