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Maple Bourbon Glazed Turkey Breast


Course Dinner
Cuisine American
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Resting Time 15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 45 minutes
Servings 6 people
A partially carved glazed turkey breast on a platter.

This Maple Bourbon Glazed Turkey Breast Recipe makes a moist, juicy turkey that's bursting with delicious smoky, sweet flavor in every bite! A great choice for the holidays!

Ingredients  

  • 3.5 lb boneless skin-on turkey breast or 5lb bone-in
  • 2 celery stalks cut into thirds
  • 1 yellow onion quartered
  • 1 apple halved
  • 1 lemon halved
  • 6 sprigs fresh thyme
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 4 tablespoons salted butter
  • 2 tablespoons Bourbon whiskey
  • 2 tablespoons 100% pure maple syrup
  • 1 tablespoon light brown sugar packed
  • ½ tablespoon apple cider vinegar
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F.
  • Pat the turkey breast dry and place it on a roasting rack in a small roasting pan.
    3.5 lb boneless skin-on turkey breast
  • Add the celery, onion, apple, lemon, and thyme to the roasting pan around the turkey.
    2 celery stalks, 1 yellow onion, 1 apple, 1 lemon, 6 sprigs fresh thyme
  • Pour in the chicken broth.
    1 cup chicken broth
  • In a small saucepan, melt the butter with the bourbon, maple syrup, brown sugar, vinegar, salt, and pepper.
    4 tablespoons salted butter, 2 tablespoons Bourbon whiskey, 2 tablespoons 100% pure maple syrup, 1 tablespoon light brown sugar, ½ tablespoon apple cider vinegar, ½ teaspoon salt, ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • Brush the glaze all over the top of the turkey breast and roast for about 1 hour and 15 minutes, brushing with more glaze (or pan juices) every 15 to 20 minutes. The turkey is done when it reaches an internal temperature of 160 to 162°F, the turkey will continue to cook once you remove it from the oven and should get to 165°F before consuming. This allows the turkey to get to the proper temperature without overcooking and drying out.
  • Transfer the turkey breast to a cutting board or serving platter to rest for 20 to 30 minutes before carving.

Notes

  • Bourbon can be substituted for apple cider if desired.
  • Double recipe for a whole turkey.

Nutrition

Calories: 520kcal | Carbohydrates: 7g | Protein: 58g | Fat: 26g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 9g | Trans Fat: 0.3g | Cholesterol: 192mg | Sodium: 411mg | Potassium: 750mg | Fiber: 0.02g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 250IU | Calcium: 46mg | Iron: 3mg

Find it online: www.sugarandsoul.co/maple-bourbon-glazed-turkey-breast/