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Cranberry Orange Glazed Turkey Recipe

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  • Author: Sue
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
  • Total Time: 3 hours
  • Yield: 6 servings
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Halal

Description

This Cranberry Orange Glazed Turkey recipe features a perfectly roasted turkey with a tangy and sweet cranberry-orange glaze, making it an ideal centerpiece for festive dinners. The turkey is roasted to juicy perfection, brushed with a flavorful glaze that combines frozen orange juice concentrate, cranberry juice cocktail concentrate, orange marmalade, fresh rosemary, and butter. Served garnished with fresh herb sprigs, orange wedges, and whole cranberries, this dish delivers a vibrant, zesty flavor with a beautiful presentation.

Ingredients

Turkey and Seasoning

  • 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
  • 1 turkey, 11 pounds, cut into 6 pieces
  • 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • 3/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
  • Assorted fresh herb sprigs (for garnish)
  • Orange wedges (for garnish)
  • Whole cranberries (for garnish)

Cranberry-Orange Glaze

  • 1/2 cup frozen orange juice concentrate, thawed
  • 1/2 cup frozen cranberry juice cocktail concentrate, thawed
  • 1/4 cup orange marmalade
  • 1 1/4 teaspoons chopped fresh rosemary
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Oven and Turkey: Position an oven rack in the bottom third of the oven and preheat to 400°F. Rinse turkey pieces and pat dry thoroughly with paper towels. Brush all over with olive oil and season with kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper.
  2. Roast Turkey Initially: Arrange turkey pieces skin-side up on a baking sheet, placing breast and thigh thick ends at corners and drumsticks in the center. Roast for 1 hour and 10 minutes until skin starts browning.
  3. Apply Glaze and Continue Roasting: Remove turkey from oven and brush generously with Cranberry-Orange Glaze. Pour chicken broth onto baking sheet to avoid burning drippings. Roast for an additional 20 minutes, covering loosely with foil if browning too fast, until internal temperature reaches 165-170°F in the thickest thigh part.
  4. Rest the Turkey: Transfer turkey to a platter, brush with more glaze, and let rest for 25 to 30 minutes to allow juices to redistribute and flavors to meld.
  5. Prepare the Gravy: Scrape pan juices and browned bits into a measuring cup, discard excess fat. In a medium heavy saucepan, heat the defatted pan juices over medium-high heat. Whisk in 2 to 3 tablespoons of the cranberry-orange glaze and simmer briefly to blend flavors.
  6. Serve: Slice turkey and arrange on platter. Garnish with fresh herb sprigs, orange wedges, and whole cranberries. Serve alongside the prepared glaze-infused gravy.
  7. Make Cranberry Orange Glaze: In a small saucepan, combine thawed orange juice concentrate, cranberry juice cocktail concentrate, orange marmalade, and chopped rosemary. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Boil until thick enough to coat a spoon, whisking frequently, about 15 minutes. Remove from heat and whisk in butter, then season with salt and pepper.

Notes

  • Ensure the turkey is patted very dry for crispier skin.
  • Use a reliable instant-read thermometer to check doneness accurately.
  • If the turkey browns too quickly, loosely tent with foil to prevent burning.
  • Allowing the turkey to rest after roasting helps retain moisture and enhances flavor.
  • You can prepare the glaze ahead of time and reheat gently before applying.
  • Adjust seasoning in the glaze and gravy to taste before serving.

Find it online: https://suerecipe.com/cranberry-orange-glazed-turkey-recipe/