Oven-Roasted Maple-Glazed Turkey Breast with Cranberry Relish

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

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Tender oven-roasted turkey breast brushed with a sweet maple glaze, served alongside a tangy homemade cranberry relish for a festive holiday meal. This American-inspired holiday recipe, ready in about 75 minutes, pairs 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 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

3 pounds turkey breast
1/4 cup maple syrup
2 tbsp unsalted butter
1 tbsp fresh thyme leaves
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
2 cups fresh cranberries
1 tbsp orange zest
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1/3 cup orange juice
1/4 tsp ground cinnamon

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Instructions

Step 1: Preheat oven to 375°F. Pat dry 3 pounds of turkey breast and season evenly with 1 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon black pepper.
Step 2: In a small saucepan, melt 2 tablespoons unsalted butter with 1/4 cup maple syrup and 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves over low heat until combined and warm.
Step 3: Place turkey breast in a roasting pan and brush generously with half of the maple glaze. Roast for 45 minutes, basting every 15 minutes with remaining glaze, until internal temperature reaches 165°F.
Step 4: Meanwhile, combine 2 cups fresh cranberries, 1/4 cup granulated sugar, 1/3 cup orange juice, 1 tablespoon orange zest, and 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon in a medium saucepan. Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until cranberries burst and the mixture thickens, about 10 minutes.
Step 5: Remove turkey from oven and let rest for 10 minutes before slicing. Serve slices with warm cranberry relish on the side.