Glazed Raspberry Orange Turkey Breast
Try this Glazed Raspberry Orange Turkey Breast recipe, or contribute your own.
Try this Glazed Raspberry Orange Turkey Breast recipe, or contribute your own.
- Carbohydrate 53.2179939527027 g
- Cholesterol 7.45672297297297 mg
- Fat 0.677471689189189 g
- Fiber 6.14879370271032 g
- Protein 4.41750435810811 g
- Saturated Fat 0.10463375 g
- Serving Size 1 1 Serving (219g)
- Sodium 178.431844594595 mg
- Sugar 47.0692002499924 g
- Trans Fat 0.225472736486487 g
- Calories 227 calories
Step-by-step
- Heat oven to 350 degress.
- Place turkey breast in 9x9-inch baking pan.
- Pour orange juice over turkey; sprinkle with sage, thyme, pepper, salt and orange peel.
- Roast at 350 degrees basting occasionally for one hour and 20 minutes.
- Combine raspberries and sugar.
- Place around turkey.
- Continue roasting for 10-15 minutes.
- Let turkey stand 10 minutes before slicing.
- Serve raspberries over turkey slices.
A roasted turkey breast coated in a vibrant reduction of citrus juice and berries yields a striking contrast between the savory poultry and a tart, sugary fruit matrix. Roasting poultry without skin or heavy fats often presents the challenge of dry meat, particularly when using lean cuts like a boneless breast. Lean white meat lacks the intramuscular fat required to maintain moisture under prolonged dry heat, which frequently results in a stringy, chalky texture if overcooked.
Pouring orange juice directly into the baking pan and basting periodically creates a humid microenvironment inside the vessel, which mitigates surface dehydration while the meat cooks. Maintaining an oven temperature of 350 degrees Fahrenheit allows the interior to reach safe thermal completion without scorching the sugars in the citrus liquid. Adding frozen raspberries combined with granulated sugar during the final ten to fifteen minutes prevents the fruit from breaking down into a muddy puree too early in the process, preserving distinct pockets of texture and bright acidity. Allowing the carved meat to rest for ten minutes off the heat permits the internal muscle fibers to relax and reabsorb moisture that is otherwise lost upon immediate slicing.
Adjusting this formulation to accommodate specific dietary requirements involves simple substitutions. Granulated sugar can be replaced with an equal measure of agave nectar or honey without altering the liquid ratio of the glaze, though adjustments to roasting times may be necessary due to differing caramelization thresholds. Ensure that commercial orange juice lacks added corn syrup if strict dietary profiles must be maintained.
