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Turkey Breast with Cranberry Compote

Yields12 ServingsPrep Time15 minsCook Time1 hr 30 minsTotal Time1 hr 45 mins

Turkey Breast with Cranberry Compote

Cranberry Compote:
 ½ cup orange juice
 ¼ cup brown sugar
 2 tsp finely grated orange zest
 1 ½ cups fresh cranberries
 ¼ tsp ground cinnamon
Turkey Breast:
 1 (4½- to 5-lb.) fresh bone-in turkey breast
 2 tbsp I Can’t Believe It’s Not Butter – sticks, melted
1

For the compote, in a saucepan bring ½ cup water, orange juice, sugar and orange zest to boil. Stir in cranberries and cinnamon; return to boil. Reduce heat and cook 12 to 15 minutes or until berries burst.

2

Transfer compote to a bowl; let cool completely. Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.

3

Meanwhile, for the turkey breast, preheat oven to 350°F. Place turkey breast in a roasting pan. Brush turkey with butter and season with freshly ground black pepper to taste. Roast 1 hour, 30 minutes, or until an instant-read thermometer registers 165°F.

4

Remove from oven. Loosely cover with foil and let stand 10 minutes. Remove skin from turkey and cut turkey into thin slices. Serve turkey with Cranberry Compote.

Nutrition Facts

12 servings

Serving size

1

Amount per serving
Calories200
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 2g3%
Cholesterol 100mg34%
Sodium 70mg4%
Total Carbohydrate 9g4%

Dietary Fiber 1g4%
Protein 36g

* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.