Cider Roasted Turkey Breast

Name: Cider Roasted Turkey Breast
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 1 h 30 min
Total time: 1 h 45 min
Yield: 3 to 4
Ingredients: 2.5 lb. Split turkey breast (bone-in, skin on); 4 Tbsp butter, room temperature; 1 tsp dried sage; 1 tsp dried rosemary; 1 tsp dried thyme; 3/4 tsp salt; 1 large apple*; 1 onion; 1/2 cup apple cider

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Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
1 hr 15 mins
Total Time
1 hr 45 mins
Servings
3 to 4
Calories
79887 kcal
Course
Main Course, Dinner
Cuisine
American

Cider Roasted Turkey Breast

Nancy Wheeler

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This easy herb-infused Cider Roasted Turkey Breast is the perfect answer to smaller Thanksgiving gatherings or those who are new to cooking.

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Ingredients

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2.5 lb. Split turkey breast (bone-in, skin on) $14.98
4 Tbsp butter, room temperature $0.38
1 tsp dried sage $0.10
1 tsp dried rosemary $0.10
1 tsp dried thyme $0.10
3/4 tsp salt $0.03
1 large apple* $1.22
1 onion $0.32
1/2 cup apple cider $0.25

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Instructions

Preheat the oven to 350ºF. Place the butter, sage, rosemary, thyme, and salt in a small bowl and mix them together until they form a paste.
Pat the split turkey breast dry with a paper towel, then use your hand to separate the skin from the breast meat, leaving it intact on the sides, and creating a pocket to fill with the herb butter. Spread about 1/3 of the butter herb mixture under the skin. Spread the remaining herb butter on top of the skin and all over the exterior of the turkey breast.
Slice the apple and onion into wedges. Sprinkle the apple and onion wedges in the bottom of a casserole dish, then place the seasoned turkey breast on top. Pour 1/2 cup apple cider into the bottom of the casserole dish.
Transfer the casserole dish to the oven and roast the turkey for about 1.5 hours, or until the internal temperature reaches 165ºF. Begin to check the turkey after 1 hour. If the top begins to brown too much before the internal temperature reaches its mark, cover the turkey with foil as it bakes (I did not need to do this). Make sure to test the temperature in the thickest part of the breast, without touching bone.
Let the turkey breast rest for at least 10 minutes before slicing and serving. Serve the roasted apples and onions along with the sliced breast and spoon the drippings over top.

Notes

Cooking time will vary with the size of your turkey breast, so using an instant read meat thermometer is vital.
*I used a Fuji apple, but any sweet or sweet-tart variety will work. Avoid super tart varieties like Granny Smith.