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Maple Glazed Turkey Breast

Keep the holidays simple with a glazed and roasted whole turkey breast!
Course Dinner
Cuisine American
Keyword how long to roast turkey breast, maple glazed turkey, maple glazed turkey breast, Roasted Turkey Breast, turkey breast temperature
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 2 hours 15 minutes
Resting Time 15 minutes
Total Time 2 hours 30 minutes
Servings 6 people
Calories 917kcal
Author Blair Lonergan

Equipment

  • large roasting pan
  • small saucepan

Ingredients

  • 1 (7 lb.) whole turkey breast, fresh or frozen and thawed
  • ½ of an apple, chopped into two pieces
  • ½ of a lemon
  • ½ of an onion
  • 1 stalk celery, halved
  • 1 sprig fresh rosemary
  • 1 sprig fresh thyme
  • Kosher salt, to taste
  • ½ cup (1 stick) salted butter
  • ½ cup maple syrup
  • 1 cup water

Instructions

Prepare the Turkey

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F. Rinse the turkey breast with cold water. Pat dry (this is important for crispy skin). Let it sit on the counter and come to room temperature for at least 30 minutes before roasting. Stuff the turkey cavity with the apple, lemon, onion, celery, rosemary, and thyme. Sprinkle salt inside the cavity. Place the turkey in a large shallow roasting pan lined with aluminum foil. Don’t skip the aluminum foil (it makes clean up quick and easy)!
    Process shot showing how to roast a whole turkey breast.

Prepare the Glaze

  • In a small saucepan, melt the butter with the maple syrup over low heat. Pour or brush the maple butter glaze over the turkey to coat. Add 1 cup water to the bottom of the pan.
    Pouring maple butter glaze on a whole turkey breast.

Roast the Turkey Breast

  • Roast the turkey breast until an instant read thermometer registers 160-165°F when inserted into the thickest part of the breast (not touching the bone), about 2 – 2 ½ hours. Baste with the pan juices every 30 minutes. If any part of the turkey browns too quickly while cooking, just tent lightly with aluminum foil. Remove the turkey from the oven and place on a large cutting board.
    Roasted turkey breast with golden brown skin on a wooden cutting board.
  • Allow it to rest for about 15-20 minutes before carving.
    Square side shot of a sliced maple glazed turkey breast on a white platter.

Video

Notes

Use a meat thermometer to know when the turkey reaches an internal temperature of 160-165°F. The cooking times can vary widely depending on the size of your turkey breast, the temperature of the turkey when it goes in the oven, and your individual oven. The thermometer is the best way to ensure that you don't overcook the turkey and dry it out.
A good rule of thumb is to roast a bone-in whole turkey breast in a 350°F oven for 20 minutes per pound. For example, a smaller 5 pound turkey breast will take just one hour and 40 minutes to cook.
If you're starting with a frozen turkey breast, allow plenty of time for the meat to thaw in the fridge. This typically takes at least 3-4 days and sometimes up to 1 week.

Nutrition

Serving: 1/6 of the recipe | Calories: 917kcal | Carbohydrates: 23g | Protein: 113g | Fat: 44g | Saturated Fat: 19g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 348mg | Sodium: 1165mg | Potassium: 65mg | Sugar: 16g | Vitamin A: 473IU | Calcium: 35mg | Iron: 0.03mg