Turkey Breast with Herbed Apricot Glaze
Ingredients
7 pounds (3.2kg) turkey breast, uncooked, thawed
3 Tbsp (65g) apricot preserves
1 tsp (2g) cumin
1 tsp (2g) dry mustard
1 tsp (2g) sage
1/2 tsp (1g) thyme
1/2 tsp (3g) salt
Vegetable oil spray
Directions
Preheat oven to 325°F (165°C).
Rinse turkey breast with cold water and pat dry with a paper towel.
Trim excess fat. Starting at the neck cavity, loosen skin from the breast by inserting
fingers, gently pushing between skin and meat. Combine the apricot preserves, cumin, mustard,
sage, thyme, and salt, forming a sticky paste. Rub the paste under and over the skin. Place
turkey in a roasting pan or shallow baking dish coated with vegetable oil spray.
Bake for approximately 2 1/2–3 hours or until thermometer
registers 180°F (85°C). Remove turkey from oven an let stand 10 minutes before
carving. Discard skin.