**Maple Glazed Turkey Breast: A Culinary Delight for Any Occasion**
Roasted turkey is a classic dish often associated with festive gatherings and special occasions. However, preparing a whole turkey can be daunting, especially if you're cooking for a smaller crowd. Enter the maple glazed turkey breast, a succulent and flavorful alternative that offers a taste of tradition without the hassle. This versatile dish can be enjoyed as a centerpiece at your holiday table or as a weeknight meal that's both satisfying and elegant. With its crispy, caramelized skin and juicy, tender meat, this turkey breast is sure to impress your taste buds. Accompanied by a selection of delectable sides such as creamy mashed potatoes, roasted vegetables, and tangy cranberry sauce, this maple glazed turkey breast promises a culinary experience that will leave you and your loved ones wanting more.
SMOKY MAPLE-GLAZED TURKEY BREAST
Is there a better combo than smoke and sweet? This oven-roasted turkey breast has it all. Try it out at Thanksgiving, or your next family dinner.
Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Entree
Time 2h
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Heat oven to 350°F. In small bowl, mix butter, thyme, paprika, salt and pepper. Using fingers, carefully loosen skin from turkey breast. Rub butter mixture under skin.
- Place turkey breast, skin side up, on rack in roasting pan. Insert ovenproof meat thermometer so tip is in thickest part of breast and does not touch bone. Roast uncovered 30 minutes.
- In small bowl, mix syrup, orange juice and mustard. Brush one-third of mixture over turkey.
- Roast 50 minutes to 1 hour longer, brushing twice with remaining syrup mixture, until thermometer reads at least 165°F. Cover with foil; let stand 15 minutes for easiest carving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 480, Carbohydrate 13 g, Fat 1/2, Fiber 0 g, Protein 88 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 420 mg
MAPLE-GLAZED TURKEY BREAST
Try this one with pecans or with a mix of pecans and walnuts if desired. Serve it with a steamed vegetable and some chilled cranberry relish, and hot rolls with honey butter for a delicious mostly ready meal when you get home on a chilly evening
Provided by Karen From Colorado
Categories Poultry
Time 5h5m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Mix uncooked rice, seasoning packet from rice mix and water in a crockpot.
- Place turkey breastm skin side up, on the rice.
- Drizzle with syrup.
- Sprinkle with walnuts and cinnamon.
- Cover and cook on low setting for 4 to 5 hours or until turkey is no longer pink in the center.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 327.1, Fat 17.6, SaturatedFat 3.1, Cholesterol 73.8, Sodium 70.6, Carbohydrate 15.7, Fiber 1.1, Sugar 12.4, Protein 27.1
MAPLE-GLAZED TURKEY BREAST RECIPE
Provided by Grammie926
Number Of Ingredients 50
Steps:
- 1. Preheat oven to 450°F (230°C). 2. Combine whisky, maple syrup, orange rind and butter in a bowl to make glaze. Reserve. 3. With a sharp knife and your hand flat on the top of the breast cut through the thickest part of the turkey breast horizontally, stopping about 1-inch (2.5 cm) from the edge. You should then be able to open it up like a book. Repeat with remaining 3 turkey breasts. Brush glaze all over exposed turkey breast and season with salt and pepper. 4. Divide Sausage Stuffing (recipe follows) between 2 turkey breasts, fold meat over to enclose stuffing and sew or skewer the edges together. Tie in 3 places to secure. Set aside. Divide Fruit Stuffing (recipe follows) between remaining 2 turkey breasts and repeat. Brush turkey breasts with whiskey glaze and season all over with salt and pepper. 5. Place turkey breasts on a bed of onions, carrots and celery in several roasting pans or baking sheets and roast for 10 minutes or until skin is beginning to colour. Turn oven to 350°F (180°C) and roast another 45 to 50 minutes or until juices run clear. Remove from oven and let sit for 15 minutes while making sauce. 6. Discard vegetables and add stock and soy sauce to pans. (Divide quantity if you are using 2 pans.) Place pan over high heat and bring to boil, scraping up any little brown bits on the base of the pan. Boil for 2 minutes, add redcurrant jelly and boil another 5 to 10 minutes or until sauce thickens slightly. If you are not using homemade stock then thicken with 1 tbsp (15 mL) cornstarch mixed with 1 tbsp (15 mL) water. 7. Carve breasts into slices and serve with some gravy. Sausage Stuffing 1. Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add onions and fennel and sauté for 2 minutes or until beginning to soften. Add garlic, then crumble in sausage meat and sauté for 1 minute or until meat loses its pinkness. Stir in spinach, sage and rosemary and cook for 1 minute or until wilted. Stir in bread crumbs and apple. Let cool slightly, then stir in egg and moisten with apple cider. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Makes enough stuffing for 2 turkey breasts Fruit Stuffing You can use any dried fruits for this depending on your preference and play with the amounts of each if preferred. 1. Heat cranberry juice in a pot over high heat. Bring to boil and add fruit. Simmer for 1 minute, remove from heat and allow to sit for 10 minutes or until juice has been absorbed. Stir in the pistachios. 2. Heat butter in a skillet over medium heat. Add onions and celery and sauté for 3 minutes until softened. Add fruit mixture, tarragon and marjoram and stir to combine. Remove from heat. 3. Stir in bread crumbs, add enough chicken stock to moisten, and season with salt and pepper. Makes enough stuffing for 2 turkey breasts
MAPLE-GLAZED TURKEY BREAST
Number Of Ingredients 0
Steps:
- 1. Heat oven to 350°.2. Mix uncooked rice, seasoning packet from rice and water in ungreased square baking dish, 8 x 8 x 2 inches. Place turkey breast, skin side up, on rice mixture. Drizzle with maple syrup. Sprinkle with walnuts and cinnamon.3. Cover and bake about 45 minutes or until rice is tender and juice of turkey is no longer pink when center is cut.NUTRITION FACTS: 1 Serving: Calories 305 (Calories from Fat 90) Fat 10g (Saturated 1g) Cholesterol 75mg Sodium 170mg Carbohydrate 25g (Dietary Fiber 1g) Protein 30g % DAILY VALUE: Vitamin A 0% Vitamin C 0% Calcium 2% Iron 12% DIET EXCHANGES: 1 1/2 Starch 4 Very Lean Meat 1 FatSlow Cooker Directions: Decrease water to 1 1/4 cups. Increase maple-flavored syrup to 1/4 cup. Mix uncooked rice, seasoning packet from rice and water in 3 1/2- to 6-quart slow cooker. Place turkey breast, skin side up, on rice mixture. Drizzle with maple syrup. Sprinkle with walnuts and cinnamon. Cover and cook on low heat setting 4 to 5 hours or until juice of turkey is no longer pink when center is cut.From "Betty Crocker's Complete Cookbook, Everything You Need to Know to Cook Today, 9th Edition." Text Copyright 2000 General Mills, Inc. Used with permission of the publisher, Wiley Publishing, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
Tips:
- To ensure your turkey breast is cooked evenly, use a meat thermometer to check the internal temperature. It should reach 165°F (75°C) in the thickest part of the breast.
- If you don't have a meat thermometer, you can check if the turkey is done by piercing it with a fork. If the juices run clear, it's cooked.
- Let the turkey breast rest for 10-15 minutes before carving. This will help the juices redistribute and make the meat more tender.
- Serve the turkey breast with your favorite sides, such as mashed potatoes, stuffing, and gravy.
- For a crispy skin, brush the turkey breast with melted butter before roasting.
- To add extra flavor, you can rub the turkey breast with herbs and spices before cooking.
- If you're short on time, you can use pre-cooked turkey breast. Just heat it through in the oven or microwave.
Conclusion:
Maple-glazed turkey breast is a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed for any occasion. It's easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. Whether you're a fan of sweet or savory flavors, there's a maple-glazed turkey breast recipe out there for you. So next time you're looking for a special dish to serve, give this one a try.
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