Maple-Glazed Turkey Breast with Cranberry Relish for Thanksgiving

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

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A moist roasted turkey breast brushed with a sweet maple glaze, paired with a tangy homemade cranberry relish to brighten your Thanksgiving table. This American-inspired holiday recipe, ready in about 95 minutes, pairs skin-on turkey breast, maple syrup, Dijon mustard 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: 80 min Serves 6 American cuisine 350 cal/serving

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Ingredients

3 pounds skin-on turkey breast
1/4 cup maple syrup
2 tbsp Dijon mustard
2 tbsp olive oil
1 tbsp fresh rosemary, chopped
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
12 oz fresh cranberries
1 tsp orange zest
1/3 cup granulated sugar
1/4 cup orange juice
1/4 tsp ground cinnamon

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Instructions

Step 1: Preheat oven to 375°F. In a small bowl, whisk together 1/4 cup maple syrup, 2 tbsp Dijon mustard, 2 tbsp olive oil, 1 tbsp chopped fresh rosemary, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper until smooth.
Step 2: Pat dry the 3-pound skin-on turkey breast and place on a roasting rack in a pan. Brush the maple glaze evenly over the turkey breast skin, reserving some glaze for later.
Step 3: Roast the turkey breast in the preheated oven for about 1 hour 20 minutes, basting with remaining glaze every 20 minutes, until internal temperature reaches 165°F and skin is golden.
Step 4: Meanwhile, in a medium saucepan, combine 12 oz fresh cranberries, 1/3 cup granulated sugar, 1/4 cup orange juice, 1 tsp orange zest, and 1/4 tsp ground cinnamon. Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until cranberries burst and mixture thickens, about 10 minutes. Remove from heat and cool.
Step 5: Let the turkey rest for 10 minutes before slicing. Serve slices with a generous spoonful of the tangy cranberry relish on the side.