Dinner

Cranberry Orange Glazed Roast Turkey Breast Recipe

ByCharlotte Montgomery December 14, 2025December 14, 2025

Introduction

This Cranberry Orange Glazed Turkey Breast offers a delightful combination of tart cranberries and sweet orange flavors, perfect for festive meals or a special dinner. The aromatic herbs and tangy glaze create a juicy, flavorful bird that’s sure to impress your guests.

The image shows a sliced glazed turkey breast placed on a white ornate plate. The top layer is shiny and brown with a sticky glaze and bits of cranberries, garnished with small green herb sprigs. The sliced layers reveal moist, white meat inside. Around the turkey, there are orange slices adding a bright orange color and small fresh herbs for decoration. The plate is set on a dark wooden surface, with a white marbled texture visible in the background. Soft candlelight from two small lit candles adds a warm, cozy feeling to the scene. Photo taken with an iphone --ar 4:5 --v 7

Ingredients

1 3-4 lb turkey breast, bone-in and skin-on
2 cups fresh cranberries
1 cup orange juice
1/2 cup honey
2 tablespoons orange zest
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon fresh rosemary, chopped
1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves
Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

Step 1: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
Step 2: In a small saucepan, combine cranberries, orange juice, honey, and orange zest. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 10-15 minutes until cranberries burst and the mixture thickens. Set aside to cool.
Step 3: Pat the turkey breast dry with paper towels. In a small bowl, mix olive oil, garlic, rosemary, thyme, salt, and pepper.
Step 4: Gently loosen the skin of the turkey breast and rub half of the herb mixture under the skin. Rub the remaining mixture over the skin and inside the cavity.
Step 5: Place the turkey breast in a roasting pan, skin side up.
Step 6: Roast for 20 minutes per pound, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C) at the thickest part.
Step 7: During the last 30 minutes of cooking, brush the turkey breast with the cranberry orange glaze every 10 minutes.
Step 8: Once done, remove from the oven and let it rest for 15-20 minutes before carving.

Tips & Variations

For extra flavor, marinate the turkey with the herb mixture for a few hours before roasting.
Add a splash of cinnamon or allspice to the glaze for a warm, spiced note.
If fresh cranberries aren’t available, frozen ones work just fine—no need to thaw before cooking.
Use leftover glaze as a sauce for mashed potatoes or roasted vegetables.

Storage

Store any leftover turkey in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Keep the glaze separately in a sealed jar. To reheat, warm the turkey gently in the oven at 300°F (150°C) covered with foil to keep it moist, and reheat the glaze on the stovetop or microwave until warm.