Description
This Maple Glazed Turkey Breast recipe offers a deliciously sweet and savory twist on classic roasted turkey. The turkey breast is coated with a flavorful glaze made from pure maple syrup, Dijon mustard, garlic, and fresh rosemary, then roasted to juicy perfection with a crisp, golden skin. Ideal for holiday meals or special dinners, it’s a simple yet elegant main course that pairs well with roasted vegetables or mashed potatoes.
Ingredients
Scale
Turkey
- 1 (3 to 4-pound) boneless turkey breast (skin-on)
Maple Glaze
- 1/2 cup pure maple syrup
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 teaspoon fresh rosemary (chopped)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) to ensure it reaches the ideal temperature for roasting your turkey breast evenly.
- Prepare Glaze: In a small bowl, whisk together pure maple syrup, Dijon mustard, olive oil, apple cider vinegar, minced garlic, fresh rosemary, salt, and black pepper until smooth and well combined.
- Prepare Turkey: Place the turkey breast skin-side up on a rack in a roasting pan. Pat the skin dry thoroughly with paper towels to help it crisp during roasting.
- Apply Glaze: Brush half of the maple glaze evenly over the turkey breast, coating the skin and some of the meat beneath.
- Roast Turkey: Roast the turkey uncovered in the preheated oven for 1 hour to 1 hour 15 minutes. Every 20 to 30 minutes, baste the turkey with the remaining glaze to build up a sticky, flavorful coating. If the skin begins to brown too quickly, cover it loosely with aluminum foil during the last 20 minutes to prevent burning.
- Check Temperature: Use a meat thermometer to check the internal temperature in the thickest part of the breast; it should reach 165°F (74°C) to ensure it is fully cooked and safe to eat.
- Rest Turkey: Remove the turkey breast from the oven and let it rest for 10 to 15 minutes before slicing. Resting helps the juices redistribute, keeping the meat moist and tender.
- Serve: Slice the turkey breast and serve warm, ideally alongside roasted root vegetables or creamy mashed potatoes for a complete meal.
Notes
- This recipe works well with both bone-in and boneless turkey breasts.
- For added flavor, marinate the turkey breast in the maple glaze for several hours or overnight before roasting.
- If the skin browns too fast during roasting, cover with foil to prevent burning while cooking through.
- Pair this turkey with roasted vegetables or mashed potatoes for a classic holiday or dinner side dish.
