Fruited Turkey Breast

Mirj's Note:

This is a great way to prepare turkey for small gatherings.

• Total Time: 1 hrs 55 mins
• Prep Time: 10 mins
• Cook Time: 1 hrs 45 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 4

• 1 (3 lb) turkey breast
• ½ teaspoon thyme
• ½ teaspoon rosemary
• 1 large onion , chopped
• 1 large green pepper , chopped
• 3 carrots , peeled and chopped
• 1 (8 ounce) package mixed dried fruit , coarsely chopped (prunes, pears, apples, apricots, etc.)
• 1 sweet potato , peeled and chopped
• 1 (8 ounce) can unsweetened pineapple chunks , juice reserved
• 1 tablespoon brown sugar
• 2 tablespoons ketchup
• ½ cup dry red wine

Directions:

1. Preheat the oven to 450 F.
2. Place the turkey breast, skin side up, in a 13 x 9 baking pan.
3. Sprinkle with the thyme and rosemary.
4. Roast, uncovered, for about 25 minutes.
5. Remove from the oven, drain off and discard any fats and juices.
6. Reduce the oven temperature to 350 F.
7. Arrange the onion, pepper, carrots, dried fruit, sweet potato and pineapple chunks around the turkey.
8. Mix together the reserved pineapple juice, brown sugar, ketchup and red wine.
9. Pour over and around turkey.
10. Cover pan loosely with foil.
11. Return to the oven and bake 1 hour longer.
12. Remove the foil and continue baking 20 to 30 minutes, basting occasionally with the pan juices, until the sauce has thickened and the turkey is cooked through.

Reviews

[joann41657]

Made this tonight after apple cider brining the Turkey breast. My husband was asking me to make it again after just 2 bites. I think this would also be great with a pork loin. Thanks for posting this recipe!

[annroberts54]

Made this on the spur of the moment tonight so all my ingredients were not on hand. I had no bell pepper(didn't miss it), my dried fruit consisted of raisens, craisens, dried cherries(will make sure to have the other assortment on hand next time). My turkey breast was boneless & skinless so I watched it closely during that initial high heat period. But it was an awesome recipe that we will use again and again. I even got a great picture of the meal to post when I get the camera connected to the computer again.

[Chef PotPie]

Wow! I had never made just a turkey breast before. But I was getting tired of all the leftover turkey as the kids left. This recipe was just the right blend of meat, fruit and veggies. It was wonderful! I served it with Lundberg's rice, the dark blend. YUMMY!My husband loved it and so did our daughter. Thanks, I will make this again!