Pan-Roasted Turkey Breast with Sage and Cranberry Glaze

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

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A tender pan-roasted turkey breast infused with fresh sage and topped with a tangy cranberry glaze, perfect for a festive holiday meal. This American-inspired holiday recipe, ready in about 55 minutes, pairs skin-on turkey breast, fresh sage leaves, olive oil for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 320 calories and feeds 4, 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: 40 min Serves 4 American cuisine 320 cal/serving

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Ingredients

2 pounds skin-on turkey breast
12 fresh sage leaves
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1 cup fresh cranberries
1/4 cup brown sugar
1/3 cup orange juice
1/4 cup water
1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar

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Instructions

Step 1: Preheat oven to 375°F. Rub 2 pounds skin-on turkey breast with 2 tablespoons olive oil, 1 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, and finely chopped 8 fresh sage leaves. Let rest 10 minutes.
Step 2: Heat an oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat and sear the turkey breast skin side down for 5 minutes until golden and crispy, then flip and sear the other side for 3 minutes.
Step 3: Transfer skillet to the oven and roast turkey for 25-30 minutes until internal temperature reaches 165°F; remove and tent with foil.
Step 4: While turkey roasts, combine 1 cup fresh cranberries, 1/4 cup brown sugar, 1/3 cup orange juice, 1/4 cup water, 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar, and remaining 4 sage leaves in a small saucepan over medium heat.
Step 5: Simmer cranberry mixture for 10-12 minutes until berries burst and sauce thickens to a glaze consistency, stirring occasionally.
Step 6: Slice turkey breast and serve drizzled with warm cranberry glaze.