Description
The Maple Glazed Boneless Turkey Breast Roast is a juicy, tender dish featuring a subtle sweet maple glaze that perfectly complements the savory turkey. This easy-to-make recipe delivers moist, flavorful meat with a beautifully caramelized finish, ideal for special occasions or cozy family dinners.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 1 boneless turkey breast (fresh, high-quality, approximately 2 to 3 pounds)
- 1/3 cup pure maple syrup
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 2 tablespoons fresh herbs (thyme or rosemary), finely chopped
Instructions
- Prepare the Glaze: Whisk together pure maple syrup, Dijon mustard, freshly minced garlic, olive oil, salt, and pepper in a small bowl until smooth and well combined.
- Season the Turkey Breast: Pat the boneless turkey breast dry with paper towels. Rub it evenly with salt, pepper, and fresh herbs like thyme or rosemary to enhance the flavor base.
- Apply the Maple Glaze: Brush a generous layer of the maple glaze all over the turkey breast, coating it evenly to promote caramelization during roasting.
- Roast the Turkey: Place the turkey breast on a rack in a roasting pan. Roast in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) for about 1 to 1.5 hours, basting occasionally with the remaining glaze to build a shiny, flavorful crust. Use a meat thermometer to check for an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
- Rest Before Slicing: Remove the turkey from the oven once it reaches the desired temperature and let it rest for at least 10 minutes. This resting period allows the juices to redistribute for moist, tender slices.
- Serve and Enjoy: Slice the turkey breast into even pieces and serve with extra glaze on the side for added flavor.
Notes
- Use a meat thermometer to ensure perfect doneness and prevent overcooking.
- Don’t skip resting the roast to keep the turkey juicy and tender.
- Choose pure maple syrup for authentic sweetness and flavor; avoid imitation syrups.
- Apply the maple glaze multiple times during roasting to build a beautiful caramelized crust.
- For extra moistness, slide herb-infused butter under the skin before glazing (optional).
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 to 1.5 hours
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 of recipe (approx. 4 oz cooked turkey)
- Calories: 280 kcal
- Sugar: 7 g
- Sodium: 450 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 9 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 38 g
- Cholesterol: 95 mg