Turkey Breast with Cranberry-Orange Glaze

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Ingredients

  • 1 cup cranberry juice cocktail
  • ⅓ to ½ cup orange marmalade
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • cup butter
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 whole turkey breast 4½ to 5 lb

Instructions

  • Heat oven to 325°F.
  • Line roasting pan with foil; spray rack with cooking spray.
  • In 1-quart saucepan, heat cranberry juice to boiling.
  • Cook 10 minutes or until reduced by half.
  • Stir in marmalade, honey, butter and salt.
  • Cook over medium heat 2 minutes or until butter is melted, stirring occasionally.
  • Place turkey, skin side up, on rack in pan.
  • Brush turkey with half of the glaze.
  • Insert ovenproof meat thermometer so tip is in thickest part of breast and does not touch bone.
  • Bake 1 hour.
  • Uncover; brush with glaze.
  • Bake 1 hour 45 minutes longer, brushing with remaining glaze every 30 minutes, until thermometer reads 165°F.
  • Place tent of foil loosely over turkey to prevent excessive browning.
  • Let stand 15 minutes for easiest carving.

Notes / Tips / Wine Advice:

Festive Touch

For a beautiful presentation, adorn the serving platter with an assortment of mandarin oranges, cranberries and fresh bay leaves.
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Course Fruit / Main Dish / Turkey
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