Slow Cooker Turkey Breast with Cranberry Sauce

This Slow Cooker Turkey Breast with Cranberry Sauce recipe is perfect for a delicious and hassle-free holiday or Sunday dinner. The succulent and tender turkey breast is cooked to perfection in a slow cooker, while the homemade cranberry sauce adds a tangy and sweet flavor that complements the turkey beautifully. With just a few simple ingredients and minimal preparation, this recipe is a crowd-pleaser that will impress your guests.

Ingredients

• 1 turkey breast, bone-in and skin-on (about 4-5 pounds)
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon onion powder
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 cup cranberry juice
• 1/2 cup orange juice
• 1/4 cup maple syrup
• 1/4 cup brown sugar
• 1 cup fresh cranberries

Directions

1. Pat the turkey breast dry with paper towels and rub olive oil all over the surface.
2. In a small bowl, mix together dried rosemary, thyme, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper. Rub this spice mixture all over the turkey breast.
3. Place the turkey breast in a slow cooker, breast side up.
4. In a separate bowl, mix together cranberry juice, orange juice, maple syrup, and brown sugar. Pour this mixture over the turkey breast in the slow cooker.
5. Scatter fresh cranberries around the turkey breast in the slow cooker.
6. Cover the slow cooker and cook on low heat for 6-8 hours, or until the turkey breast is cooked through and tender.
7. Once cooked, carefully remove the turkey breast from the slow cooker and let it rest for 10 minutes before slicing.
8. While the turkey is resting, strain the liquid from the slow cooker into a saucepan and bring it to a simmer over medium heat. Let it cook for about 10-15 minutes, or until the sauce has thickened slightly.
9. Serve the sliced turkey breast with the cranberry sauce drizzled over the top.

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