Orange Turkey Breast
1 4 to 6 pound turkey breast, thawed
1/2 orange, quartered
1/4 cup orange juice
1/2 tsp.ground cloves
2 tbsps. brown sugar
Preheat oven to 325 degrees.
Rinse turkey and pat dry.
Place orange quarters in the body cavity.
Place turkey, breast side up, on a rack in a shallow roasting pan. Insert an
oven-safe thermometer into breast.
Cover loosely with foil.
Roast for about 1 hour, 45 minutes.
Mix orange juice, cloves and sugar together.
Remove foil and baste turkey with orange juice mixture during the last 30
minutes of roasting time.
Continue to roast until the internal temperature reaches 170 degrees and breast
is golden brown for an approximate total roasting time of 2-1/4 hours for a
6-pound turkey breast.
Allow turkey to rest for 10 to 15 minutes before carving.
Makes 12 servings.
Calories 210, Fat 2 g. Cholesterol 95 mg, Sodium 80 mg,
Carbohydrates 5 g, Protein 43 g, Fiber 0 g.
Points 4.