Baked Maple-Glazed Turkey Breast with Sage and Cranberries

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-25 · Updated 2026-04-25

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A tender baked turkey breast brushed with a sweet maple glaze, complemented by fresh sage and tart cranberries for a festive holiday centerpiece. This American-inspired holiday recipe, ready in about 65 minutes, pairs skin-on turkey breast, pure maple syrup, fresh sage leaves for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 350 calories and feeds 6, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 15 min Cook: 50 min Serves 6 American cuisine 350 cal/serving

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Ingredients

3 pounds skin-on turkey breast
1/4 cup pure maple syrup
10 leaves, chopped fresh sage leaves
1 cup fresh cranberries
3 tbsp unsalted butter
3 cloves, minced garlic cloves
1 tsp kosher salt
1/2 tsp black pepper

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Instructions

Step 1: Preheat the oven to 375°F. Pat dry 3 pounds of skin-on turkey breast and season evenly with 1 teaspoon kosher salt and 1/2 teaspoon black pepper.
Step 2: In a small saucepan, melt 3 tablespoons unsalted butter over medium heat. Add 3 minced garlic cloves and 10 chopped fresh sage leaves, sautéing for 1 minute until fragrant.
Step 3: Remove the saucepan from heat and stir in 1/4 cup pure maple syrup until combined.
Step 4: Place the turkey breast in a roasting pan and brush generously with half of the maple-sage glaze. Scatter 1 cup fresh cranberries around the turkey in the pan.
Step 5: Roast the turkey breast for 50 minutes, brushing with the remaining glaze every 15 minutes, until the internal temperature reaches 165°F and the skin is golden.
Step 6: Let the turkey rest for 10 minutes before slicing to allow the juices to redistribute.