Description
Cranberry orange turkey glaze is a delightful sauce that combines the tartness of fresh cranberries with the bright, zesty flavor of oranges, enhancing the taste of turkey and adding a beautiful finish.
Ingredients
- Whole turkey: 1 (about 12-14 lbs)
- Fresh cranberries: 2 cups
- Orange juice: 1 cup
- Brown sugar: 1/2 cup
- Garlic: 4 cloves (minced)
- Fresh rosemary: 2 tablespoons (chopped)
- Fresh thyme: 2 tablespoons (chopped)
- Salt: 2 teaspoons
- Black pepper: 1 teaspoon
- Olive oil: 2 tablespoons
Instructions
- Gather all your ingredients.
- Prepare the cranberries by rinsing them under cold water.
- Combine the cranberries, orange juice, brown sugar, minced garlic, chopped rosemary, and chopped thyme in a medium saucepan.
- Cook the mixture over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until the cranberries burst and the glaze thickens (about 10-15 minutes).
- Brush half of the glaze over the prepared turkey and reserve the other half for later.
Notes
- Fresh cranberries are preferred for the best flavor.
- Adjust sweetness by adding more brown sugar or honey if desired.
- Consider adding spices like cinnamon or ginger for extra flavor.
- The glaze can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator for up to a week.
- Frozen cranberries can be used as an alternative to fresh ones.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Sauce
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 1g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Cranberry, Orange, Turkey, Glaze, Holiday, Sauce