Maple Brown Sugar Turkey Breast
Turkey breast is basted with a sweet and savory maple and brown sugar glaze, then roasted until tender and juicy. Such an easy, delicious way to prepare your Thanksgiving turkey!
Servings: 8 -12 servings
Calories: 76kcal
Ingredients
- 1 turkey breast any size, bone in or boneless
- 1-2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/3 cup maple syrup
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 1/4 teaspoon ground sage
- 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
- Splash of balsamic vinegar
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Rub the turkey breast with olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
- Place the turkey breast in a roasting pan and cook according to weight and package directions until internal temperature reaches 165 degrees.
- Meanwhile, in a small sauce pan over medium heat, combine maple syrup, brown sugar, Dijon mustard, sage, thyme, vinegar and salt and pepper, to taste. Bring to a simmer and cook until thickened slightly.
- About one hour before turkey is done, begin basting with glaze, about every 20 minutes. If desired, brush turkey with glaze on final time after removing from oven.
- Let turkey stand for 10-15 minutes before slicing and serving.
Nutrition
Serving: 1g | Calories: 76kcal | Carbohydrates: 10g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 7mg | Sodium: 121mg | Sugar: 9g