Best 4 Cranberry Apple Roasted Turkey Breast Recipes

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With Thanksgiving just around the corner, it's time to start thinking about the show-stopping centerpiece of your holiday feast: the turkey. If you're looking for a flavorful and juicy twist on the classic roasted turkey, consider trying a cranberry apple roasted turkey breast. This dish combines the tartness of cranberries with the sweetness of apples to create a delightful flavor combination that is sure to impress your guests. Using the turkey breast instead of the whole turkey, makes this recipe perfect for smaller gatherings, while still delivering all the delicious flavors of a traditional Thanksgiving meal.

Here are our top 4 tried and tested recipes!

CRANBERRY-GLAZED TURKEY BREAST



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This tasty, golden brown turkey breast is just four ingredients away! And with its low sodium, fat and cholesterol levels, you can feel good about eating it. "It's simply delicious," says Audrey Petterson of Maidstone Saskatchewan, Canada.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h50m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 4

1-1/4 cups jellied cranberry sauce
2/3 cup thawed unsweetened apple juice concentrate
2 tablespoons butter
1 bone-in turkey breast (5 to 6 pounds)

Steps:

  • In a small saucepan, bring the cranberry sauce, apple juice concentrate and butter to a boil. Remove from the heat; cool. , Carefully loosen skin of turkey breast. Set aside 1/2 cup sauce for basting and 3/4 cup for serving. Spoon remaining sauce onto the turkey, rubbing mixture under and over the skin., Place turkey on a rack in a shallow roasting pan. Bake, uncovered, at 325° for 1-1/2 to 2 hours or until a thermometer reads 170°, basting occasionally with reserved sauce. Cover and let stand for 15 minutes before carving. Warm reserved 3/4 cup sauce; serve with turkey.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 244 calories, Fat 3g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 103mg cholesterol, Sodium 91mg sodium, Carbohydrate 17g carbohydrate (13g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 36g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

CRANBERRY STUFFED TURKEY BREASTS



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I made these once for a holiday dinner party, and they were such a hit that I started making them for Thanksgiving instead of a whole turkey.

Provided by Esther Nelson

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Turkey     Breasts

Time 2h

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 (12 ounce) package herb-seasoned bread stuffing mix
2 skinless boneless turkey breasts
1 cup chopped pecans
2 (8 ounce) packages dried, sweetened cranberries
2 tablespoons olive oil
6 lettuce leaves
½ cup pecan halves

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Prepare stuffing mix according to package directions. Set aside to cool.
  • With a sharp knife, butterfly breasts open to lay flat. Place each breast between two sheets of waxed paper, and flatten with a mallet. Spread the prepared stuffing to within 1/4 inch of the edge of each breast. Sprinkle each one with chopped pecans and dried cranberries, reserving some of the cranberries for garnish. Roll up tightly in a jellyroll style, starting with the long end. Tuck in ends, and tie in sections with string, about 4 sections around the middle and one running the length of the roll to secure the ends.
  • Heat olive oil in a large cast iron skillet over medium-high heat. Carefully brown rolls on all sides.
  • Place skillet in oven, uncovered. Bake in a preheated 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) oven for 1 hour, or until the internal temperature is at 170 degrees F (78 degrees C) when taken with a meat thermometer. Do not let these get overly dry.
  • Allow rolls to set for 15 minutes before removing string, and slicing into 1/2 to 3/4 inch circles. Leave one roll whole, and slice the other for presentation. Stuffing will be spiraled into meat. Present on your prettiest platter on a bed of curly lettuce, and garnish by sprinkling with the remaining 1/2 cup pecan halves and the reserved dried cranberries.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 369.2 calories, Carbohydrate 28 g, Cholesterol 34.4 mg, Fat 18.4 g, Fiber 2.7 g, Protein 23.2 g, SaturatedFat 2.5 g, Sodium 857.5 mg, Sugar 3.5 g

ROASTED TURKEY BREAST WITH APPLES



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With an easy recipe like this, you can even enjoy turkey during the week as it is ready in less than an hour. Delicious served with roasted potatoes.

Provided by Irmgard

Categories     Turkey Breasts

Time 55m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 1/2 lbs turkey breast, skin and bones removed
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
2 teaspoons dried sage
1 tablespoon butter
1 medium onion, chopped
2 slices bacon, chopped
2 tart cooking apples, cored and sliced
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 1/2 cups milk
1/2 cup chicken stock
1 tablespoon lemon juice

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
  • Lightly butter a 13" x 9" baking dish.
  • Sprinkle the turkey with salt and pepper and half of the sage.
  • In a large skillet, melt the butter over high heat.
  • Brown the turkey for 2 minutes per side or until golden.
  • Remove the pan from the heat and transfer the turkey to the prepared baking dish.
  • Let the pan cool slightly.
  • Bake the turkey in the oven for 25 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, return the pan to medium heat.
  • Cook the onion, bacon and remaining sage, stirring 3 to 4 minutes, until the onion is softened.
  • Add the apples and cook, stirring, for 2 minutes, until the apples start to soften.
  • Whisk the flour into the milk and stock, then stir into the pan.
  • Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer, stirring, for 3 minutes or until slightly thickened.
  • Stir the lemon juice into the sauce and season to taste with salt and pepper.
  • Pour over the turkey in the dish.
  • Bake for 20 minutes longer or until the turkey is no longer pink inside and meat thermometer registers 170 degrees F.
  • Let the turkey stand for 5 minutes before slicing.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 443.3, Fat 18.8, SaturatedFat 7.3, Cholesterol 131.9, Sodium 506.4, Carbohydrate 25.4, Fiber 3, Sugar 11.2, Protein 42.2

CRANBERRY-ORANGE ROASTED TURKEY



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You'll have an elegant centerpiece to your meal with this tender, juicy turkey. The cranberry makes it so good. It has such a wonderful aroma and flavor. -Kara de la Vega, Santa Rosa, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 4h

Yield 14 servings (3-1/2 cups sauce).

Number Of Ingredients 12

3 teaspoons garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1 turkey (14 pounds)
1 medium orange
1 can (14 ounces) whole-berry cranberry sauce
3/4 cup reduced-sodium teriyaki sauce
1/2 cup honey
1/2 cup orange marmalade
2 tablespoons reduced-sodium soy sauce
4 sprigs fresh herbs, such as thyme, rosemary, parsley and sage
2 medium onions, cut into wedges

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325°. Combine garlic powder, salt and pepper. With fingers, carefully loosen skin from turkey breast; spread half of the seasoning mixture under the skin. Sprinkle skin with remaining mixture. Tuck wings under turkey; tie drumsticks together., Juice the orange, reserving the rind. In a large bowl, mix cranberry sauce, teriyaki sauce, honey, marmalade, soy sauce and orange juice. Remove 3-1/2 cups mixture for sauce; refrigerate, covered, until serving., Rub remaining cranberry mixture under turkey skin. Secure skin to underside of breast with toothpicks. Place herb sprigs and reserved orange rind in turkey cavity., Arrange onions in a shallow roasting pan coated with cooking spray. Place turkey over onions. Roast 3 to 3-1/2 hours or until a thermometer inserted in thickest part of thigh reads 170°-175°. (Cover loosely with foil if turkey browns too quickly.), Remove turkey from oven; tent with foil. Let stand 20 minutes before carving. Discard herb sprigs and orange rind. Place reserved sauce in a small saucepan; heat through. Serve with turkey.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 257 calories, Fat 6g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 86mg cholesterol, Sodium 308mg sodium, Carbohydrate 17g carbohydrate (14g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 34g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

Tips:

  • Choosing the Right Turkey Breast: Select a bone-in, skin-on turkey breast for the best flavor and texture.
  • Preparing the Turkey Breast: Rinse the turkey breast inside and out, and pat dry. Remove any excess fat or giblets.
  • Creating the Cranberry-Apple Mixture: Combine fresh cranberries, diced apples, orange zest, thyme, rosemary, salt, and pepper in a bowl. Toss to coat.
  • Stuffing the Turkey Breast: Place the cranberry-apple mixture inside the turkey breast cavity. Secure the opening with kitchen twine.
  • Seasoning the Turkey Breast: Generously season the outside of the turkey breast with salt, pepper, and poultry seasoning.
  • Roasting the Turkey Breast: Place the turkey breast in a roasting pan breast-side up. Add water or chicken broth to the bottom of the pan to prevent it from drying out. Roast at 350°F (175°C) for 2-2.5 hours, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C).
  • Basting the Turkey Breast: Baste the turkey breast with melted butter or olive oil every 30 minutes to keep it moist and golden brown.
  • Resting the Turkey Breast: Once the turkey breast is cooked, remove it from the oven and let it rest for 15-20 minutes before carving. This allows the juices to redistribute, resulting in a more tender and flavorful turkey.

Conclusion:

This Cranberry-Apple Roasted Turkey Breast recipe is a delightful combination of flavors that will impress your family and friends. The roasted turkey breast is juicy and tender, while the cranberry-apple mixture adds a tangy and sweet flavor. This dish is perfect for a special occasion dinner or a cozy family meal. Remember to follow the tips and techniques mentioned above to ensure a perfectly cooked turkey breast every time. Enjoy!

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