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Maple Glazed Turkey Breast Recipe

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A succulent and flavorful Maple Glazed Turkey Breast recipe featuring a tender bone-in, skin-on turkey breast roasted with a sweet maple butter glaze and aromatic herbs and fruits. Perfect for a festive main dish with a beautifully caramelized skin and moist interior.

  • Author: Emma
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 2 to 2½ hours
  • Total Time: 2 hours 30 minutes to 3 hours 5 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings
  • Category: Main Dish
  • Method: Roasting
  • Cuisine: American

Ingredients

Turkey and Aromatics

  • 1 whole bone-in, skin-on turkey breast, about 7 lb, fully thawed
  • ½ apple, cut into two pieces
  • ½ lemon
  • ½ onion
  • 1 celery stalk, halved
  • 1 rosemary sprig
  • 1 thyme sprig
  • Kosher salt, to taste

Glaze and Roasting Liquid

  • ½ cup salted butter
  • ½ cup pure maple syrup
  • 1 cup water

Instructions

  1. Prepare and Season the Turkey: Heat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Pat the turkey breast dry with paper towels. Lightly salt the cavity of the turkey, then fill it loosely with the apple pieces, lemon, onion, celery, rosemary, and thyme to infuse flavor during roasting.
  2. Set Up for Roasting: Place the turkey breast, skin-side up, in a roasting pan. In a small saucepan, melt the salted butter over low heat and stir in the maple syrup to create a glaze. Brush this maple butter mixture evenly over the turkey skin. Pour 1 cup of water into the roasting pan to maintain moisture while cooking.
  3. Roast the Turkey: Place the roasting pan in the preheated oven and roast the turkey breast for about 2 to 2½ hours. Baste the turkey with pan juices every 30 minutes to keep it moist and enhance glaze shine. If the skin begins to brown too quickly, loosely tent the turkey breast with aluminum foil to prevent burning. Check the internal temperature at the thickest part of the breast; it should reach 165°F (74°C), ensuring the thermometer is not touching the bone for an accurate reading.
  4. Rest and Serve: Remove the turkey from the oven and let it rest, loosely covered, for 15 to 20 minutes before carving. This resting period allows the juices to redistribute and results in a juicy turkey breast.

Notes

  • Check the internal temperature on both sides of the breast to ensure even cooking before removing from the oven.
  • Loosely tent with foil if skin browns too quickly to prevent burning.
  • Resting the turkey is crucial to retain moisture and improve slicing ease.
  • Use a meat thermometer for precise temperature checking to avoid under or overcooking.

Find it online: https://allcookedup.com/maple-glazed-turkey-breast-recipe/