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Maple and Cider Turkey Breast

Maple and Cider Turkey Breast


Yield: 6 to 8

Ethnicity: American
 
Meal Type: Main Course, Entrée
 
Occasion: Thanksgiving, Grandparents Day, Christmas
 
Preparation Method: Roast
 
Product Type: Bone-In Breast
 







1 (6 to 8 - Pound) BONE-IN TURKEY BREAST, fresh or thawed if frozen
1 Tablespoon canola oil
1 Tablespoon grainy country-style mustard
To taste salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 Medium apple, cored and thinly sliced (unpeeled)
1/4 Cup maple syrup
2 Tablespoons cider vinegar
Dash Worcestershire sauce
 
  1. Pat breast dry with paper towels.
  2. In small bowl, mix oil and mustard; rub over breast and under skin from neck end. Do not detach skin at base. Season with salt and pepper. Slide apple slices between skin and meat.
  3. Place breast on a rack in a shallow roasting pan. Roast, uncovered, in a preheated 325 degree F oven for about 1-1/2 to 1-3/4 hours or until a food thermometer inserted in thickest part of breast registers 165 degrees F.
  4. Meanwhile, combine syrup, vinegar and Worcestershire sauce.
  5. During last 20 minutes of roasting, baste breast with mixture. If skin is browning too quickly, tent with foil.
  6. Remove breast to serving platter and let rest 10 to 15 minutes before carving.
  7. TIP: For more flavorful pan juices, add additional sliced apple, a sliced onion and 1/2 cup apple juice to roasting pan with turkey.
  8. Serve with sweet potatoes and fruit chutney. Garnish with fresh sage.

Recipe Source: Recipe and photo provided by Perdue

Nutrition Facts
Serving Size 6 to 8
Amount Per Serving
Calories 211  
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 9.2g
Cholesterol 60mg
Sodium 199mg
Total Carbohydrate 11g
Protein 22g  
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on you calorie needs:
  Calories: 2000 2500
Total Fat Less than 65g 80g
Sat Fat Less than 20g 25g
Cholesterol Less than 300mg 300mg
Sodium Less than 2,400mg 2,400mg
Total Carbohydrate   300g 375g
Dietary Fiber   25g 30g
Calories per gram:
Fat 9
  • Carbohydrate 4
  • Protein 4




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