Maple-Glazed Turkey Breast with Cranberry Sage Sauce

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-26 · Updated 2026-04-26

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Roasted turkey breast brushed with a sweet maple glaze paired with a tart cranberry sage sauce, perfect for a festive holiday meal. This American-inspired holiday recipe, ready in about 75 minutes, pairs boneless turkey breast, maple syrup, unsalted butter 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: 60 min Serves 6 American cuisine 350 cal/serving

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Ingredients

3 pounds boneless turkey breast
1/4 cup maple syrup
2 tbsp unsalted butter
2 tbsp, chopped fresh sage leaves
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
12 oz fresh cranberries
1/2 cup orange juice
2 tbsp brown sugar
1/2 cup water

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Instructions

Step 1: Preheat oven to 375°F. In a small saucepan, melt 2 tbsp unsalted butter with 1/4 cup maple syrup and 1 tbsp chopped fresh sage over low heat for 3 minutes until fragrant; set aside.
Step 2: Pat dry 3 pounds boneless turkey breast and season evenly with 1 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp black pepper. Place turkey in a roasting pan and brush generously with half of the maple-sage glaze.
Step 3: Roast turkey for 45 minutes, basting with remaining glaze every 15 minutes until internal temperature reaches 165°F and skin is golden.
Step 4: While turkey roasts, combine 12 oz fresh cranberries, 1/2 cup orange juice, 2 tbsp brown sugar, 1 tbsp chopped sage, and 1/2 cup water in a saucepan over medium heat. Simmer for 15 minutes until cranberries burst and sauce thickens.
Step 5: Remove turkey from oven and let rest 10 minutes before slicing. Serve with warm cranberry sage sauce spooned over slices.