Oven-Roasted Turkey Breast with Sage and Cranberry Glaze

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

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Juicy oven-roasted turkey breast seasoned with fresh sage and brushed with a tangy cranberry glaze, perfect for a smaller Thanksgiving gathering. This American-inspired Thanksgiving recipe, ready in about 85 minutes, pairs boneless skin-on turkey breast, fresh sage leaves, unsalted butter for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 400 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: 70 min Serves 6 American cuisine 400 cal/serving

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Ingredients

3 pounds boneless skin-on turkey breast
2 tablespoons, chopped fresh sage leaves
4 tablespoons, softened unsalted butter
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon, freshly ground black pepper
3 cloves, minced fresh garlic cloves
1/2 cup cranberry sauce
2 tablespoons maple syrup
1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar

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Instructions

Step 1: Preheat oven to 375°F. In a small bowl, mix 4 tablespoons softened unsalted butter with 2 tablespoons chopped fresh sage, 3 minced garlic cloves, 1 1/2 teaspoons salt, and 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper until well combined.
Step 2: Pat the 3-pound boneless skin-on turkey breast dry with paper towels. Gently loosen the skin and spread half of the sage butter mixture evenly underneath the skin, then rub the remaining butter mixture over the skin surface.
Step 3: Place the turkey breast on a roasting rack in a shallow pan and roast in the oven for 50 minutes.
Step 4: While the turkey roasts, combine 1/2 cup cranberry sauce, 2 tablespoons maple syrup, and 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar in a small saucepan over medium heat. Simmer gently for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the glaze thickens slightly.
Step 5: After 50 minutes, brush the turkey breast with half of the cranberry glaze and continue roasting for another 15-20 minutes until an internal temperature of 165°F is reached and the skin is golden.
Step 6: Remove the turkey from the oven and brush with the remaining cranberry glaze. Let rest for 15 minutes before slicing to allow juices to redistribute.