Honey-Glazed Roast Turkey Breast with Cranberry Sage Sauce

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Juicy turkey breast roasted with a honey glaze and paired with a fresh cranberry sage sauce for a comforting holiday centerpiece. This american-inspired christmas ready in about 75 minutes pairs boneless skin-on turkey breast, honey, unsalted butter for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 320 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: 60 min Serves 6 American cuisine 320 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 375°F. Pat dry 3 lbs boneless skin-on turkey breast and season with 1 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp black pepper.
  2. Step 2: In a small saucepan, combine 1/4 cup honey, 2 tbsp unsalted butter, and 1 tbsp chopped fresh sage over low heat until melted and fragrant; set aside.
  3. Step 3: Place turkey breast on a roasting pan, brush generously with half the honey-sage glaze, and drizzle 1 tbsp olive oil over the top.
  4. Step 4: Roast turkey for 50-60 minutes, basting every 15 minutes with remaining glaze, until an internal temperature of 165°F is reached.
  5. Step 5: While turkey roasts, simmer 1 cup fresh cranberries, 1/2 cup orange juice, and 2 tbsp brown sugar in a small saucepan over medium heat for 10 minutes until cranberries burst and sauce thickens slightly.
  6. Step 6: Remove turkey from oven, let rest for 10 minutes, slice, and serve with warm cranberry sage sauce spooned over.

Frequently asked questions

How long does Honey-Glazed Roast Turkey Breast with Cranberry Sage Sauce take to make?

Total time is about 75 minutes (15 min prep + 60 min cook). Most home cooks find this fits comfortably into a weeknight; double the batch on Sunday for two dinners.

How do I store leftover Honey-Glazed Roast Turkey Breast with Cranberry Sage Sauce?

Cool to room temperature within 2 hours, then store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat covered in a 350°F oven for 10-12 minutes, or microwave at 70% power in 60-second bursts to keep honey from drying out.

Can I substitute ingredients in Honey-Glazed Roast Turkey Breast with Cranberry Sage Sauce?

Yes — most ingredients in this recipe have flexible swaps. For oil, use any neutral high-smoke-point oil (avocado, grapeseed, refined coconut). For aromatics, dried herbs at ⅓ the volume of fresh work in a pinch. The full ingredient list is shoppable on Instacart so you can see substitutes in real time.

How do I scale Honey-Glazed Roast Turkey Breast with Cranberry Sage Sauce for a different number of people?

The recipe is written for 6 servings. Multiply each ingredient by (your serving target / 6). Cook time stays roughly the same up to 2x; for 3-4x batches, switch from a skillet to a sheet pan or stockpot so the food isn't crowded — overcrowding steams instead of browns.

What goes well with Honey-Glazed Roast Turkey Breast with Cranberry Sage Sauce?

American christmas like this pair well with a simple grain (rice, couscous, or crusty bread), a quick salad with acid (lemon vinaigrette, pickled onions), and a pan sauce or yogurt-based dip. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" to get specific side suggestions.

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