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Rosemary Apricot Glazed Turkey

Rosemary Apricot Glazed Turkey for a Flavorful Thanksgiving Feast

This Rosemary Apricot Glazed Turkey is a savory-sweet celebration that ensures tender results, perfect for your Thanksgiving table.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 2 hours
Resting Time 20 minutes
Total Time 2 hours 50 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 300
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Turkey
  • 1 whole Turkey Breast
  • 0.5 cup Melted Butter
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Pepper
For the Apricot Glaze
  • 0.5 cup Apricot Preserves
  • 2 tablespoons Fresh Rosemary finely chopped
Optional Garnish
  • a few Fresh Rosemary Sprigs

Equipment

  • Oven
  • roasting pan
  • Small saucepan
  • mixing bowl
  • meat thermometer

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and melt approximately half a cup of butter in a small saucepan on low heat.
  2. Pat the turkey breast dry with paper towels and brush with melted butter. Season liberally with salt and pepper.
  3. Place the seasoned turkey in the roasting pan, cover loosely with aluminum foil, and roast at about 15 minutes per pound unstuffed.
  4. Whisk together apricot preserves and finely chopped rosemary in a mixing bowl to create the glaze.
  5. 30 minutes before finishing, apply the apricot glaze over the turkey and return to the oven.
  6. Roast until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C), usually 1.5 to 2 hours total cooking time.
  7. Let the turkey rest for 20 minutes before carving to allow juices to redistribute.
  8. Carve the turkey and garnish with fresh rosemary sprigs. Serve with your favorite sides.

Nutrition

Serving: 6slicesCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 40gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 1gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 400IUCalcium: 25mgIron: 2mg

Notes

This recipe is gluten-free and can be adapted using different fruit preserves for the glaze.

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