Maple Glazed Turkey Breast Recipe
This Maple Glazed Turkey Breast is a showstopper that combines sweet, smoky, and savory flavors in every bite. The tender, juicy turkey is coated in a glossy maple glaze, creating a caramelized crust that’s irresistible.
Ingredients
- 3 lb turkey breast
- 1/2 cup maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon liquid smoke
- 1 teaspoon ground paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 pinch cayenne pepper
Instructions
- Preheat an oven to 325 degrees F.
- Remove the plastic netting and wrap from the turkey roast, if any, but leave on string netting. (Remove and discard gravy packet, if any).
- Rinse the turkey, and pat dry with paper towels.
- Mix together the maple syrup, smoke flavoring, paprika, salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, thyme, and cayenne pepper in a bowl, stirring to combine well.
- Brush the syrup mixture all over the turkey roast.
- Place the roast, skin side up, on a baking rack set in a roasting pan.
- Roast in the preheated oven, basting occasionally, until the roast is golden brown and a meat thermometer inserted into the center of the roast reads 170 degrees F, about 1 1/2 hours.
- Wrap the roast in foil, and let stand 10 minutes before removing the string netting for slicing.
Nutrition
Calories: 228kcalCarbohydrates: 14gProtein: 37gFat: 3gSaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 92mgSodium: 499mgPotassium: 469mgFiber: 1gSugar: 12gVitamin A: 165IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 49mgIron: 1mg
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