Cider Roasted Turkey Breast
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Cook Time
1 hr 30 mins
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Total Time
1 hr 45 mins
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Servings
3 to 4
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Calories
79887 kcal
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Course
Main Course, Dinner
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Cuisine
American
Cider Roasted Turkey Breast
Description
To prepare, butter is blended with dried sage, rosemary, thyme, and salt forming a flavorful herb paste. After drying the turkey breast, the skin is carefully lifted to create a pocket to spread some herb butter beneath it, with the remaining spread over the skin and outer surface. Apple and onion wedges fill the roasting pan, topped by the turkey breast. Apple cider poured into the dish adds moisture and a mild sweetness during roasting at 350ºF. The turkey is roasted until reaching an internal temperature of 165ºF to ensure safety and juiciness. If the skin browns too quickly, it should be tented with foil.
This roast is suitable for holiday meals or any occasion needing a flavorful turkey centerpiece. The choice of Fuji apple or similar sweet or sweet-tart apples works best to avoid overpowering tartness.
Ingredients
- 2.5 lb. turkey breast $14.98, split, bone-in, skin on
- 4 Tbsp butter $0.38, room temperature
- 1 tsp sage $0.10, dried
- 1 tsp rosemary $0.10, dried
- 1 tsp thyme $0.10, dried
- 3/4 tsp salt $0.03
- 1 large apple $1.22
- 1 onion $0.32
- 1/2 cup apple cider $0.25
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
- Use an instant-read thermometer to check doneness as cooking times vary with turkey breast size.
- Fuji apples are recommended; other sweet or sweet-tart varieties work well, but avoid very tart types like Granny Smith.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 3to 4
Amount Per Serving
Calories 79887 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1Serving | |
| Calories | 798.87kcal | 40% |
| Carbohydrates | 20.6g | 7% |
| Protein | 83.3g | 167% |
| Fat | 43.07g | 66% |
| Sodium | 990.57mg | 41% |
| Fiber | 3.13g | 13% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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