Cider-Braised Turkey With Apples Recipe

Name: Cider-Braised Turkey With Apples
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 (1 1/4-pound) skinned, boned turkey breast halves; 1 tablespoon chopped fresh or 1 teaspoon dried thyme; 1/2 teaspoon salt, divided; 1/4 teaspoon black pepper; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 2/3 cup diced shallots; 3 Fuji or gala apples (about 1 1/4 pounds), each cut into 8 wedges; 1 cup apple cider; 1 tablespoon chopped fresh or 1 teaspoon dried rosemary; 3 (10-ounce) bags fresh spinach; 1/8 teaspoon black pepper; 2 teaspoons stick margarine or butter; 1/4 cup minced fresh parsley

Servings: persons

2 (1 1/4-pound) skinned, boned turkey breast halves
1 tablespoon chopped fresh or 1 teaspoon dried thyme
1/2 teaspoon salt, divided
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1 tablespoon olive oil
2/3 cup diced shallots
3 Fuji or gala apples (about 1 1/4 pounds), each cut into 8 wedges
1 cup apple cider
1 tablespoon chopped fresh or 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
3 (10-ounce) bags fresh spinach
1/8 teaspoon black pepper
2 teaspoons stick margarine or butter
1/4 cup minced fresh parsley

1
Preheat oven to 400u00b0.
2
Secure turkey halves together at 1-inch intervals with heavy string. Rub surface of turkey with thyme, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Heat oil in a large Dutch oven; add turkey, browning on all sides. Remove turkey from pan. Add shallots; saute 3 minutes. Add apples; saute 3 minutes. Return turkey to pan. Stir in cider and rosemary; bring to a boil. Cover and bake at 400u00b0 for 30 minutes. Uncover, turn turkey over, and bake an additional 30 minutes or until turkey is done and apples are tender. Remove from oven; let stand 10 minutes.
3
Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add 4 cups spinach; saute until spinach wilts. Place in a bowl. Repeat procedure with remaining spinach. Add 1/4 teaspoon salt, 1/8 teaspoon pepper, and margarine to spinach; toss well.
4
Cut turkey into 1/4-inch-thick slices; serve with apple mixture and spinach. Sprinkle with parsley.

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

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 (1 1/4-pound) skinned, boned turkey breast halves, 1 tablespoon chopped fresh or 1 teaspoon dried thyme, 1/2 teaspoon salt, divided, 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, and more.

Yes, Cider-Braised Turkey With Apples 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.

Cider-Braised Turkey With Apples

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