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overhead shot of the turkey breast roasted with the honey peach glaze

Honey Roasted Peach Turkey Breast

Whole turkey breast, rubbed with a blend of peach, honey, and cayenne, then roasted to a golden brown.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 40 minutes
Servings: 4
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1.5-2 lb bone-in turkey breast
  • 5 Tbsp unsalted butter
  • 1-2 peaches cored and crushed
  • 1/4 cup honey
  • 1 Tbsp cayenne pepper
  • 1 tsp crushed red pepper
  • 2 Tbsp minced garlic
  • 1 Tbsp black pepper
  • 2 Tbsp fine sea salt
  • 1 Tbsp diced oregano

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. In a small bowl, mash the crushed peaches into the honey.
  3. In another bowl, combine the salt, black pepper, cayenne, crushed red pepper, garlic, and oregano.
  4. Rub the spice mixture generously over the turkey breast.
  5. Drizzle the peach and honey mixture over the seasoned turkey.
  6. Place the turkey in a roasting pan. Add water and butter to the bottom of the pan.
  7. Roast at 400°F (200°C) for 25 minutes, or until a golden crust forms.
  8. Reduce the oven temperature to 325°F (160°C) and continue roasting for approximately 1 hour, or until the turkey is cooked throughout and reaches the proper internal temperature.
  9. Baste the turkey periodically throughout the cooking process.