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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

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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.