Golden Apricot-Glazed Turkey Breast

Dinner

Basted with a simple glaze, this wonderfully moist and tender turkey bakes to a lovely golden brown. Make it the centerpiece of your holiday table; guests will be glad you did.

Average Rating: 5

TOTAL TIME: Prep: 10 min. Bake: 1-1/2 hours + standing
YIELD: 15 servings.

Ingredients

1/2 cup apricot preserves
1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
1/4 teaspoon pepper
Dash salt
1 bone-in turkey breast (5 pounds)

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 325°. Combine preserves, vinegar, pepper and salt. Place turkey breast on a rack in a large shallow roasting pan.
2. Bake, uncovered, 1-1/2 to 2 hours or until a thermometer reads 170°, basting every 30 minutes with apricot mixture. (Cover loosely with foil if turkey browns too quickly.) Cover and let stand 15 minutes before slicing.

Nutrition Facts

4 ounces cooked turkey: 236 calories, 8g fat (2g saturated fat), 81mg cholesterol, 84mg sodium, 8g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 0 fiber), 32g protein.
Diabetic Exchanges:
4 lean meat, 1/2 starch.