Brined Turkey Breast With Peach Rosemary Glaze

Name: Brined Turkey Breast With Peach Rosemary Glaze
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 cups apple cider, plus 2 tablespoons; 1/4 cup salt; 3 -5 sprigs thyme; 3 sprigs rosemary, plus 1 teaspoon chopped; 1 (3 3/4 lb) boneless turkey breast, with skin; 1/2 cup onion, finely chopped; 1 tablespoon olive oil, plus more if needed; fresh ground black pepper; 1 (10 ounce) bag frozen peeled and sliced peaches, chopped; 2 tablespoons honey; 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce; 1 tablespoon brown sugar

Servings: persons

2 cups apple cider, plus 2 tablespoons
1/4 cup salt
3 -5 sprigs thyme
3 sprigs rosemary, plus 1 teaspoon chopped
1 (3 3/4 lb) boneless turkey breast, with skin
1/2 cup onion, finely chopped
1 tablespoon olive oil, plus more if needed
fresh ground black pepper
1 (10 ounce) bag frozen peeled and sliced peaches, chopped
2 tablespoons honey
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1 tablespoon brown sugar

1
In a large bowl, whisk together 2 cups apple cider, salt, thyme and rosemary.
2
Add turkey breast and enough water to cover the bird. Cover and let brine in the refrigerator 2 hours.
3
Preheat oven to 425 degrees F.
4
For the glaze:
5
In a small saucepan, saute onions in oil until softened.
6
Add peaches, honey, Worcestershire sauce, brown sugar, rosemary and remaining 2 tablespoons apple cider. Bring to a boil. Lower to a simmer and cook until peaches break down and glaze thickens, about 12 minutes.
7
Remove turkey from brine and throughly pat dry with paper towels. Brush with oil and season with pepper.
8
Place turkey in a roasting pan. Cook 15 minutes or until skin begins to turn golden.
9
Reduce the oven temperature to 350 degrees F.
10
Brush the top generously with the glaze, continue cooking until an instant-read thermometer inserted in the thickest part of the breast reaches an internal temperature of 165 degrees F, about 45 minutes.
11
Let the turkey rest at least 10 minutes.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Swap the honey for maple syrup or agave for a slightly different but equally rich sweetness.
Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 cups apple cider, plus 2 tablespoons, 1/4 cup salt, 3 -5 sprigs thyme, 3 sprigs rosemary, plus 1 teaspoon chopped, and more.

Yes, Brined Turkey Breast With Peach Rosemary Glaze falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Brined Turkey Breast With Peach Rosemary Glaze

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