Meals Matter

Turkey with Cranberry Sauce

Contributed By: alskx3
Better Homes & Gardens, "Eating for LIfe"

Ingredients

1 2 1/2 to 3 - pound Fresh or frozen turkey breast half with bone

1 1/2 cups Cranberries

1/2 cup Coarsely shredded carrot

1/2 tsp Finely shredded orange peel

1/2 cup Orange juice

2 Tble sugar

2 Tble raisins

Dash ground cloves

1 Tble cold water

2 tsp Cornstarch

Preparation

1. Thaw turkey, if frozen. Remove skin and excess fat from turkey. Place turkey, bone side down, on a rack in a shallow roasting pan. Insert a meat thermometer into the thickest part of turkey, not touching bone. Cover turkey loosely with foil.

2. Roast in a 325 oven for 2 1/2 to 3 hours or until thermometer registers 170. Remove foil the last 30 minutes of roasting.

3. Meanwhile, for sauce, in a small saucepan cobine cranberries, carrot, orange peel, orange juice, sugar, raisins, and cloves. Bring to boiling; reduce heat. Simmer, uncovered, for 3 to 4 minutes or until cranberry skins pop.

4. In a small bowl combine cold water and cornstarch; stir into cranberry mixture. Cook and stir until thickened and bubbly. Cook and stir for 2 minutes more. Serve the turkey with sauce.

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Recipe Details

Total Preparation Time: Less than 15 minutes
Ingredients: Chicken & Turkey
Actual Cooking Time: 2 hours
Number of Servings: 8
Origin: American
Special Features: Quick to Prepare (under 30 minutes)
Holiday: Thanksgiving
Meal Type: Entree

Nutrient Information

Calories: 154
Total Fat: 2
Saturated Fat: 1
Carbohydrates: 11
Protein: 22
Vitamin A: 19
Vitamin C: 19
Calcium: 1
Sodium: 49
Iron: 7
Fiber: 1