Maple-Glazed Turkey Breast with Herb Butter
Indulge in the festive flavors of Maple-Glazed Turkey Breast with Herb Butter! This succulent turkey breast, kissed by a sweet maple syrup glaze and enriched with aromatic herb butter, transforms any meal into a celebration. Perfect for holiday feasts or cozy family dinners, this recipe is simple yet impressively delicious, ensuring your gathering will be filled with warmth and joy.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 6 servings 1x
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 pounds boneless turkey breast
- 1 cup pure maple syrup
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 2 tablespoons fresh rosemary (chopped)
- 2 tablespoons fresh thyme (chopped)
- 4 garlic cloves (minced)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Pat turkey breast dry; season generously with salt and pepper.
- In a bowl, mix softened butter, minced garlic, rosemary, and thyme until blended.
- Gently slide fingers under the turkey skin to create pockets; spread half of the herb butter underneath and rub remaining butter on top.
- In a saucepan over medium heat, combine maple syrup and balsamic vinegar; simmer until slightly thickened.
- Place turkey in a roasting pan; roast for about 1 hour while basting with glaze every 20 minutes until internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C). Drizzle with additional glaze before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 of the turkey breast (approximately 150g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
Keywords: - For added flavor, brine the turkey overnight before cooking.- Feel free to substitute maple syrup with honey or brown sugar for different sweetness.- Add lemon zest or chopped nuts to the herb butter for extra zing.