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curl -X POST \
  'http://laksa071.int.ahrefs:8124/' \
  -H 'Content-Type: text/plain' \
  -H 'X-ClickHouse-Database: crawler3' \
  -H 'Authorization: Basic YXBpOg==' \
  -d 'SELECT getAhrefsURLFromUnparsed(src_unparsed) AS found_url, ifNull(toUnixTimestamp(download_stamp), 0) AS crawl_time, ifNull(toUnixTimestamp(props_url_first_seen), 0) AS first_indexed_time, download_http_code AS http_code, src_unparsed AS src_unparsed, src_root_hash AS src_root_hash, history_drop_reason AS history_drop_reason, meta_title AS meta_title, meta_descriptions AS meta_descriptions, attrs_boilerpipe_text AS attrs_boilerpipe_text, attrs_markdown AS attrs_markdown, attrs_readable_markdown AS attrs_readable_markdown, meta_canonical AS meta_canonical FROM crawler3.page_info_local FINAL PREWHERE (src_root_hash, src_unparsed) IN ((getAhrefsRootHashFromUnparsed(getAhrefsUnparsedNoserviceFromURL(\'https://www.sugarmaplefarmhouse.com/braised-apple-cider-turkey-breast/\')), getAhrefsUnparsedNoserviceFromURL(\'https://www.sugarmaplefarmhouse.com/braised-apple-cider-turkey-breast/\'))) FORMAT JSONEachRow'

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{"found_url":"https:\/\/www.sugarmaplefarmhouse.com\/braised-apple-cider-turkey-breast\/","crawl_time":1776004321,"first_indexed_time":1694042436,"http_code":200,"src_unparsed":"com,sugarmaplefarmhouse!www,\/braised-apple-cider-turkey-breast\/ s443","src_root_hash":"9603521443703948871","history_drop_reason":null,"meta_title":"Braised Apple Cider Turkey Breast - Sugar Maple Farmhouse","meta_descriptions":["This Apple Cider Turkey Breast is a delicious way to enjoy a turkey breast. And it can be made in just about an hour. Click here to see how!"],"attrs_boilerpipe_text":"This Apple Cider Turkey Breast is a delicious and different way to enjoy a turkey breast. This can be made in just over one hour so it make it a fantastic option for a Sunday dinner or even an easy Thanksgiving dinner. Save the recipe to Pinterest so you can always find it!\nThank you so much for visiting! This post contains affiliate links. That means I may receive a small amount of compensation if you choose to purchase from my links. I only link to products that I know and love.\nBoneless turkey breasts always seem like one of those under utilized dinner dishes to me. But turkey breasts can be so much more than just a Thanksgiving staple. They can be wonderful dinner options all year-round and in fact make one of the best seasonal meats to work with because turkey can be a bit of a chameleon. It just goes well with so many other ingredients including the ones I have used here in my Braised Apple Cider Turkey Breast. This recipe creates a lovely apple cider flavored turkey that is tender, flavorful and moist. Plus I make a delicious gravy from the drippings that really makes this a meal to remember. \nPicking a turkey breast\nMy turkey breast is a boneless skinless breast with white and dark meat. This is a nice, easy breast to cook for every day and it even works as a perfect sized breast for small Thanksgiving dinners. A boneless 3 lb. breast can feed about 4- 6 people. The recommendations are to plan on 1\/2 lb turkey per person when working with a boneless, skinless breast. You can also find boneless breasts with the skin still on, which works too. And, you can use a breast for this recipe that has the bones and the skin. Just know your cooking time will be increased with a bone-in bird. \nTying the turkey breast\nTurkey breasts will sometimes come in parts that split between the white meat and dark meat. This is what I had grabbed, although I honestly didn’t realize it until opening the package. However, if your breast comes this way too, use cooking twine to make sure things are bound together. I tied mine in three or four parts to ensure I could work with it as a whole. Simply wrap the string around the bottom of the breast and knot it at the top. If your roast is a whole roast and not split, then you can skip this part. \nApplying the dry rub\nI began this Braised Apple Cider Turkey Breast recipe with a dry rub. This will truly help to flavor your meat properly right from the start. It contains just a few ingredients that help set the stage for this meal.\nBecause this is a quick recipe, this is something you can do just before cooking. You don’t have to let everything sit. However, if you have time, give the turkey 30 minutes to sit after applying the rub. \nTo start, lightly rinse the turkey and pat it dry. Then massage the rub into the meat on all sides. \nBraising\nBraising meat allows it to retain flavor and moisture. It is one of my favorite ways to cook and if you are familiar with my recipes then you know, I do it a lot. To start you want to heat extra virgin olive oil in a pan and let it warm until shimmering. Then you add the meat. Sometimes you need to braise the meat on all sides, but in this case just the top and the bottom will be sufficient. Let it sear in the oil for 4 minutes per side and then remove it from the pan and set aside. \nIf your turkey breast is one of the larger ones with high sides, I would recommend also searing for at least two minutes per side. \nMaking the base sauce\nOnce the turkey has been removed, onions, apple cider, chicken broth, a touch of balsamic and some fresh herbs are combined to help make a flavorful sauce for the Braised Apple Cider Turkey Breast recipe. Part of the reason I love braising so much is because I’m a sauce girl. I love a good sauce with my meats or even my vegetables and this one really creates a beautiful harmony of flavors. They will be slightly different from recipes like my more traditional Butter Herb Turkey {\nHERE\n} or my Instant Pot Turkey Breast {\nHERE\n}. This really highlights the apples and the slight sweetness that still comes through from the apple cider. And then the balsamic adds in just a touch of acid and, as Kevin likes to say, “beefy flavor.” It is a delicious sauce \nCooking the Braised Apple Cider Turkey Breast\nBased on the size of the turkey, your cooking times will vary. Because we braised the turkey and it is covered in the oven, you should not run into a dry bird. That said, my breast took 1 hour in the oven at 350 degree. Generally, you want to allow 20 minutes per pound of turkey. That was correct in my case. Even with the searing, I still allowed for the full 20 minutes. If you have a similar size breast, that cooking time should work for you too. If you have a breast that is larger or you are using a breast with bones in it, know you might have to allow for a longer cooking time. \nOnce the oven portion of the braising was complete, I decided to add a few more apples and then broil my Braised Apple Cider Turkey Breast for a final few minutes. If you have a turkey breast with the skin on this will especially help the skin crisp up. Make sure to keep an eye on it. I broiled for two minutes on my breast just to char it a touch. Start there with your breast if it has skin on and then increase the time for a few minutes if needs be. \nMaking the pan sauce\nAs a final step in the cooking process, I decided to make a pan sauce for my Braised Apple Cider Turkey Breast. What was the use of making that great sauce if I wasn’t going to drizzle it over my turkey? Doing this is simple. Just remove the breast and the apples with a slotted spoon. You want to keep as much of the drippings and the sauce in the pan as possible. Then add in a little flour and some chicken broth. I’ve given recommendation in the printable recipe below for making it thicker or thinner. \nTips for making my Braised Apple Cider Turkey Breast\nWhen braising the turkey breast, be careful in turning it, especially if it is a split roast as mine was. I used both a large spatula and tongs to turn my breast. If your breast is just one whole breast then also be careful because those can be awkward to turn and sear on the top side. \nAgain if you have a larger breast that’s one piece, also sear it on each side for two minutes in addition to the top and bottom sear. \nAs always make sure to use a high quality extra virgin olive oil, sea salt and fresh cracked pepper. \nFor the rub, you can use fresh herbs if you like. You want about 2 Tablespoons of each of the chopped fresh herbs if you decide to do in this direction. \nThere is no substitution for the fresh herbs that go in the pot with the turkey so make sure to have those. \nStoring and reheating\nYou can save the Braised Apple Cider Turkey Breast leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 5 days as ling as they are covered and in an air tight container. You may either reheat them in the microwave for 2 minutes or in the oven for 10 minutes at 350 degrees. In the oven, cover the meat with foil to keep it from drying out.  \nLooking for some side dish recipes? \nIf you are looking for a few side dishes to go with my Braised Apple Cider Turkey Breast, try these.\nRoasted Green Beans with Parmesan {\nHERE\n}\nBacon & Brussels Sprouts {\nHERE\n}\nCreamy Red Skinned Mashed Potatoes {\nHERE\n}\nHoney Roasted Carrots & Beets {\nHERE\n}\nLemon & Herb Baby Potatoes {\nHERE\n}\nHomemade Cranberry Sauce {\nHERE\n}\nVisit on our Social Channels\nSubstack \nSugar Maple Farmhouse\nNotes from the Roots\nInstagram \n@sugarmaplefarmhouse\nPinterest \nPinterest Sugar Maple Farmhouse\nYouTube \nSugar Maple Farmhouse\nAmazon Storefront \nSugar Maple Farmhouse\nLTK Shopping \nSugar Maple Farmhouse\nFacebook \nSugar Maple Farmhouse\nTik Tok \nSugar Maple Farmhouse\nThank you so much for visiting today, friends. I hope you love my braised Apple Cider Turkey Breast recipe. You can find a full, printable recipe below with all the ingredients and steps. Happy eating.\n1 Large Dutch oven\nDry Rub\n3\ntsp\ndried oregano\n3\ntsp\nrubbed sage\n1\/2\ntsp\ncoriander\n2\ntsp\ngarlic salt\n1\ntsp\npaprika\n1\/2\ntsp\nonion powder\n1\ntsp\nsea salt\n1\/4\ntsp\nfresh cracked pepper\nFor the Braised Apple Cider Turkey Breast\n3\nTbsp\nextra virgin olive oil, divided\n3\nlb\nboneless, skinless turkey breast, tied\n1\ncup\nchopped yellow onions\n1\ncup\napple cider\n1\ncup\nchicken broth\n1\/2\nTbsp\nBalsamic vinegar\n3\ncloves\ngarlic, left whole but sliced in the center\n3\nsprigs\nof sage\n3\nsprings\nfresh thyme\n2\nsliced apples, divided\nYou can add in additional fresh. sliced apples to the final plate. I find I like the crispness of the apples with the gravy.\nFor the Pan Gravy\nAll the pot drippings\n1\/8\ncup\nflour\n1\/2 - 1\ncup\nchicken broth\nUse 1\/2 first and if you want it a little thinner add the second 1\/2 cup.\nPreheat the oven to 350 degrees.\nCombine the dry spice mix ingredients. Pat the turkey dry and rub the spices into the turkey breast on all sides.\nRemove the turkey from the packaging and remove any bindings. Re-tie the turkey with cooking twine a quarter of the way down, halfway down and then 3\/4 down. Divide into quarters with the twine if the breast is long or seems unmanageable.\nIn a large Dutch oven, heat 1 1\/2 tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil over a medium to high flame. When it is shimmering, add the turkey breast. Cook on the top and the bottom for 4 minutes. Then remove and set aside.\nAdd the next 1 1\/2 tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil. When it is shimmering, add the onions. Cook for about 5 minutes until they start to brown and caramelize.\nReduce the heat to medium to low. Add the apple cider and deglaze the pan, scraping the brown bits as you go. Simmer for about 3 minutes and then add the chicken broth and balsamic.\nAdd in the garlic cloves and the sage and thyme sprigs. Simmer for 5 minutes.\nAdd in the turkey breast. Spoon the sauce over the turkey breast and then add the slices from one of the apples.\nCover and braise in a preheated oven for 1 hour. If your breast is larger or you have a bone-in breast you may need more time. Turkey is done when it reaches a temperature of 165 degrees.\nWhen the turkey is done, remove the Dutch oven lid and add the slices from the second apple. Broil for 2 minutes. If your breast has skin on it this will especially help the skin to become crispy.\nRemove the Dutch oven from the oven and then remove the turkey breast. Set aside and cover. Remove all the apples with a slotted spoon, reserving all the drippings in the Dutch oven.\nTo make the gravy, add 1\/8 cup of flour and 1\/2 - 1 cup of chicken broth to the Dutch oven. Whisk well to make sure the flour incorporates into the sauce and does not create grainy gravy. 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This can be made in just over one hour so it make it a fantastic option for a Sunday dinner or even an easy Thanksgiving dinner. Save the recipe to Pinterest so you can always find it\\!*\n\n#### ![Braised Apple Cider Turkey Breast](https:\/\/www.sugarmaplefarmhouse.com\/app\/uploads\/1-208.jpg) Thank you so much for visiting! This post contains affiliate links. That means I may receive a small amount of compensation if you choose to purchase from my links. I only link to products that I know and love.\nBoneless turkey breasts always seem like one of those under utilized dinner dishes to me. But turkey breasts can be so much more than just a Thanksgiving staple. They can be wonderful dinner options all year-round and in fact make one of the best seasonal meats to work with because turkey can be a bit of a chameleon. It just goes well with so many other ingredients including the ones I have used here in my Braised Apple Cider Turkey Breast. This recipe creates a lovely apple cider flavored turkey that is tender, flavorful and moist. Plus I make a delicious gravy from the drippings that really makes this a meal to remember.\n\n#### Picking a turkey breast\nMy turkey breast is a boneless skinless breast with white and dark meat. This is a nice, easy breast to cook for every day and it even works as a perfect sized breast for small Thanksgiving dinners. A boneless 3 lb. breast can feed about 4- 6 people. The recommendations are to plan on 1\/2 lb turkey per person when working with a boneless, skinless breast. You can also find boneless breasts with the skin still on, which works too. And, you can use a breast for this recipe that has the bones and the skin. Just know your cooking time will be increased with a bone-in bird.\n\n#### Tying the turkey breast\nTurkey breasts will sometimes come in parts that split between the white meat and dark meat. This is what I had grabbed, although I honestly didn’t realize it until opening the package. However, if your breast comes this way too, use cooking twine to make sure things are bound together. I tied mine in three or four parts to ensure I could work with it as a whole. Simply wrap the string around the bottom of the breast and knot it at the top. If your roast is a whole roast and not split, then you can skip this part.\n\n#### ![Braised turkey breast](https:\/\/www.sugarmaplefarmhouse.com\/app\/uploads\/2023-09-04_0003.jpg)\n####\n#### Applying the dry rub\nI began this Braised Apple Cider Turkey Breast recipe with a dry rub. This will truly help to flavor your meat properly right from the start. It contains just a few ingredients that help set the stage for this meal.\n\nBecause this is a quick recipe, this is something you can do just before cooking. You don’t have to let everything sit. However, if you have time, give the turkey 30 minutes to sit after applying the rub.\n\nTo start, lightly rinse the turkey and pat it dry. Then massage the rub into the meat on all sides.\n\n#### Braising\nBraising meat allows it to retain flavor and moisture. It is one of my favorite ways to cook and if you are familiar with my recipes then you know, I do it a lot. To start you want to heat extra virgin olive oil in a pan and let it warm until shimmering. Then you add the meat. Sometimes you need to braise the meat on all sides, but in this case just the top and the bottom will be sufficient. Let it sear in the oil for 4 minutes per side and then remove it from the pan and set aside.\n\nIf your turkey breast is one of the larger ones with high sides, I would recommend also searing for at least two minutes per side.\n\n![Turkey Breast](https:\/\/www.sugarmaplefarmhouse.com\/app\/uploads\/2023-09-04_0006.jpg)\n\n#### Making the base sauce\nOnce the turkey has been removed, onions, apple cider, chicken broth, a touch of balsamic and some fresh herbs are combined to help make a flavorful sauce for the Braised Apple Cider Turkey Breast recipe. Part of the reason I love braising so much is because I’m a sauce girl. I love a good sauce with my meats or even my vegetables and this one really creates a beautiful harmony of flavors. They will be slightly different from recipes like my more traditional Butter Herb Turkey {[HERE](https:\/\/www.sugarmaplefarmhouse.com\/butter-herb-turkey-easy-roasting-a-turkey-recipe\/)} or my Instant Pot Turkey Breast {[HERE](https:\/\/www.sugarmaplefarmhouse.com\/instant-pot-turkey-recipe-turkey-in-an-instant-pot\/)}. This really highlights the apples and the slight sweetness that still comes through from the apple cider. And then the balsamic adds in just a touch of acid and, as Kevin likes to say, “beefy flavor.” It is a delicious sauce\n\n#### Cooking the Braised Apple Cider Turkey Breast\nBased on the size of the turkey, your cooking times will vary. Because we braised the turkey and it is covered in the oven, you should not run into a dry bird. That said, my breast took 1 hour in the oven at 350 degree. Generally, you want to allow 20 minutes per pound of turkey. That was correct in my case. Even with the searing, I still allowed for the full 20 minutes. If you have a similar size breast, that cooking time should work for you too. If you have a breast that is larger or you are using a breast with bones in it, know you might have to allow for a longer cooking time.\n\nOnce the oven portion of the braising was complete, I decided to add a few more apples and then broil my Braised Apple Cider Turkey Breast for a final few minutes. If you have a turkey breast with the skin on this will especially help the skin crisp up. Make sure to keep an eye on it. I broiled for two minutes on my breast just to char it a touch. Start there with your breast if it has skin on and then increase the time for a few minutes if needs be.\n\n#### ![Turkey drippings sauce](https:\/\/www.sugarmaplefarmhouse.com\/app\/uploads\/2023-09-04_0005.jpg)\n####\n#### Making the pan sauce\nAs a final step in the cooking process, I decided to make a pan sauce for my Braised Apple Cider Turkey Breast. What was the use of making that great sauce if I wasn’t going to drizzle it over my turkey? Doing this is simple. Just remove the breast and the apples with a slotted spoon. You want to keep as much of the drippings and the sauce in the pan as possible. Then add in a little flour and some chicken broth. I’ve given recommendation in the printable recipe below for making it thicker or thinner.\n\n####\n#### Tips for making my Braised Apple Cider Turkey Breast\n- When braising the turkey breast, be careful in turning it, especially if it is a split roast as mine was. I used both a large spatula and tongs to turn my breast. If your breast is just one whole breast then also be careful because those can be awkward to turn and sear on the top side.\n- Again if you have a larger breast that’s one piece, also sear it on each side for two minutes in addition to the top and bottom sear.\n- As always make sure to use a high quality extra virgin olive oil, sea salt and fresh cracked pepper.\n- For the rub, you can use fresh herbs if you like. You want about 2 Tablespoons of each of the chopped fresh herbs if you decide to do in this direction.\n- There is no substitution for the fresh herbs that go in the pot with the turkey so make sure to have those.\n#### ![Sliced turkey breast](https:\/\/www.sugarmaplefarmhouse.com\/app\/uploads\/2023-09-04_0004.jpg)\n####\n#### Storing and reheating\nYou can save the Braised Apple Cider Turkey Breast leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 5 days as ling as they are covered and in an air tight container. You may either reheat them in the microwave for 2 minutes or in the oven for 10 minutes at 350 degrees. In the oven, cover the meat with foil to keep it from drying out.\n\n#### Looking for some side dish recipes?\nIf you are looking for a few side dishes to go with my Braised Apple Cider Turkey Breast, try these.\n\n- Roasted Green Beans with Parmesan {[HERE](https:\/\/www.sugarmaplefarmhouse.com\/roasted-green-beans-with-parmesan\/)}\n- Bacon & Brussels Sprouts {[HERE](https:\/\/www.sugarmaplefarmhouse.com\/one-pan-bacon-and-brussel-sprouts-recipe\/)}\n- Creamy Red Skinned Mashed Potatoes {[HERE](https:\/\/www.sugarmaplefarmhouse.com\/red-mashed-potatoes-with-skin-creamy-red-mashed-potatoes\/)}\n- Honey Roasted Carrots & Beets {[HERE](https:\/\/www.sugarmaplefarmhouse.com\/honey-roasted-carrots-and-beets\/)}\n- Lemon & Herb Baby Potatoes {[HERE](https:\/\/www.sugarmaplefarmhouse.com\/lemon-herb-baby-potatoes-recipe\/)}\n- Homemade Cranberry Sauce {[HERE](https:\/\/www.sugarmaplefarmhouse.com\/homemade-cranberry-sauce\/)}\n#### Visit on our Social Channels\n- Substack [Sugar Maple Farmhouse](https:\/\/substack.com\/@sugarmaplefarmhouse?utm_source=user-menu)\n  - [Notes from the Roots](https:\/\/notesfromtheroots.substack.com\/)\n- Instagram [@sugarmaplefarmhouse](https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/sugarmaplefarmhouse\/)\n- Pinterest [Pinterest Sugar Maple Farmhouse](https:\/\/www.pinterest.com\/sugarmaplefarmhouse\/)\n- YouTube [Sugar Maple Farmhouse](https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/channel\/UCgtAuXs7K_sC3BugGR2FAnw)\n- Amazon Storefront [Sugar Maple Farmhouse](https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/shop\/sugarmaplefarmhouse?ref_=cm_sw_r_cp_ud_aipsfshop_aipsfsugarmaplefarmhouse_RA694DZXRKRB82420V3T)\n- LTK Shopping [Sugar Maple Farmhouse](https:\/\/www.shopltk.com\/explore\/sugarmaplefarmhouse?tab=posts)\n- Facebook [Sugar Maple Farmhouse](https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/SugarMapleFarmhouse\/)\n- Tik Tok [Sugar Maple Farmhouse](https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/@sugarmaplefarmhouse)\n\nThank you so much for visiting today, friends. I hope you love my braised Apple Cider Turkey Breast recipe. You can find a full, printable recipe below with all the ingredients and steps. Happy eating.\n\n![Braised Apple Cider Turkey Breast recipe](https:\/\/www.sugarmaplefarmhouse.com\/app\/uploads\/3-45.jpg)\n\n![](https:\/\/www.sugarmaplefarmhouse.com\/app\/uploads\/Apple-Cider-Braised-Boneless-Skinnless-Turkey-Breast-1medium.jpg)\n\n## Apple Cider Braised Turkey Breast\nThis Apple Cider Turkey Breast is a delicious, sweet, savory way to enjoy a turkey breast. This can be made in just over one hour so it make it a fantastic option for a Sunday dinner or even an easy Thanksgiving dinner. Save the recipe to Pinterest so you can always find it\\!\n\n[Print](https:\/\/www.sugarmaplefarmhouse.com\/wprm_print\/apple-cider-braised-turkey-breast)\n\n[Pin](https:\/\/www.pinterest.com\/pin\/create\/bookmarklet\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sugarmaplefarmhouse.com%2Fbraised-apple-cider-turkey-breast%2F&media=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sugarmaplefarmhouse.com%2Fapp%2Fuploads%2FApple-Cider-Braised-Boneless-Skinnless-Turkey-Breast-1medium.jpg&description=Apple+Cider+Braised+Turkey+Breast&is_video=false)\n\n[Rate](https:\/\/www.sugarmaplefarmhouse.com\/braised-apple-cider-turkey-breast\/#commentform)\n\nCourse: dinner\n\nCuisine: American\n\nKeyword: Apple Cider Turkey breast, Apple cider turkey recipe, Braised Apple Cider Turkey Breast, Turkey Breast recipe\n\nPrep Time: 10 minutes minutes\n\nCook Time: 1 hour hour\n\nServings: 6 people\n\nAuthor: Rachel\n\n### Equipment\n- 1 Large Dutch oven\n\n### Ingredients\n#### Dry Rub\n- 3 tsp dried oregano\n- 3 tsp rubbed sage\n- 1\/2 tsp coriander\n- 2 tsp garlic salt\n- 1 tsp paprika\n- 1\/2 tsp onion powder\n- 1 tsp sea salt\n- 1\/4 tsp fresh cracked pepper\n\n#### For the Braised Apple Cider Turkey Breast\n- 3 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil, divided\n- 3 lb boneless, skinless turkey breast, tied\n- 1 cup chopped yellow onions\n- 1 cup apple cider\n- 1 cup chicken broth\n- 1\/2 Tbsp  Balsamic vinegar\n- 3 cloves garlic, left whole but sliced in the center\n- 3 sprigs of sage\n- 3 springs fresh thyme\n- 2 sliced apples, divided You can add in additional fresh. sliced apples to the final plate. I find I like the crispness of the apples with the gravy.\n\n#### For the Pan Gravy\n- All the pot drippings\n- 1\/8 cup flour\n- 1\/2 - 1 cup  chicken broth Use 1\/2 first and if you want it a little thinner add the second 1\/2 cup.\n\n### Instructions\n- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.\n- Combine the dry spice mix ingredients. Pat the turkey dry and rub the spices into the turkey breast on all sides.\n- Remove the turkey from the packaging and remove any bindings. Re-tie the turkey with cooking twine a quarter of the way down, halfway down and then 3\/4 down. Divide into quarters with the twine if the breast is long or seems unmanageable.\n- In a large Dutch oven, heat 1 1\/2 tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil over a medium to high flame. When it is shimmering, add the turkey breast. Cook on the top and the bottom for 4 minutes. Then remove and set aside.\n- Add the next 1 1\/2 tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil. When it is shimmering, add the onions. Cook for about 5 minutes until they start to brown and caramelize.\n- Reduce the heat to medium to low. Add the apple cider and deglaze the pan, scraping the brown bits as you go. Simmer for about 3 minutes and then add the chicken broth and balsamic.\n- Add in the garlic cloves and the sage and thyme sprigs. Simmer for 5 minutes.\n- Add in the turkey breast. Spoon the sauce over the turkey breast and then add the slices from one of the apples.\n- Cover and braise in a preheated oven for 1 hour. If your breast is larger or you have a bone-in breast you may need more time. Turkey is done when it reaches a temperature of 165 degrees.\n- When the turkey is done, remove the Dutch oven lid and add the slices from the second apple. Broil for 2 minutes. If your breast has skin on it this will especially help the skin to become crispy.\n- Remove the Dutch oven from the oven and then remove the turkey breast. Set aside and cover. 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This can be made in just over one hour so it make it a fantastic option for a Sunday dinner or even an easy Thanksgiving dinner. Save the recipe to Pinterest so you can always find it\\!*\n\n#### ![Braised Apple Cider Turkey Breast](https:\/\/www.sugarmaplefarmhouse.com\/app\/uploads\/1-208.jpg) Thank you so much for visiting! This post contains affiliate links. That means I may receive a small amount of compensation if you choose to purchase from my links. I only link to products that I know and love.\nBoneless turkey breasts always seem like one of those under utilized dinner dishes to me. But turkey breasts can be so much more than just a Thanksgiving staple. They can be wonderful dinner options all year-round and in fact make one of the best seasonal meats to work with because turkey can be a bit of a chameleon. It just goes well with so many other ingredients including the ones I have used here in my Braised Apple Cider Turkey Breast. This recipe creates a lovely apple cider flavored turkey that is tender, flavorful and moist. Plus I make a delicious gravy from the drippings that really makes this a meal to remember.\n\n#### Picking a turkey breast\nMy turkey breast is a boneless skinless breast with white and dark meat. This is a nice, easy breast to cook for every day and it even works as a perfect sized breast for small Thanksgiving dinners. A boneless 3 lb. breast can feed about 4- 6 people. The recommendations are to plan on 1\/2 lb turkey per person when working with a boneless, skinless breast. You can also find boneless breasts with the skin still on, which works too. And, you can use a breast for this recipe that has the bones and the skin. Just know your cooking time will be increased with a bone-in bird.\n\n#### Tying the turkey breast\nTurkey breasts will sometimes come in parts that split between the white meat and dark meat. This is what I had grabbed, although I honestly didn’t realize it until opening the package. However, if your breast comes this way too, use cooking twine to make sure things are bound together. I tied mine in three or four parts to ensure I could work with it as a whole. Simply wrap the string around the bottom of the breast and knot it at the top. If your roast is a whole roast and not split, then you can skip this part.\n\n#### ![Braised turkey breast](https:\/\/www.sugarmaplefarmhouse.com\/app\/uploads\/2023-09-04_0003.jpg)\n#### Applying the dry rub\nI began this Braised Apple Cider Turkey Breast recipe with a dry rub. This will truly help to flavor your meat properly right from the start. It contains just a few ingredients that help set the stage for this meal.\n\nBecause this is a quick recipe, this is something you can do just before cooking. You don’t have to let everything sit. However, if you have time, give the turkey 30 minutes to sit after applying the rub.\n\nTo start, lightly rinse the turkey and pat it dry. Then massage the rub into the meat on all sides.\n\n#### Braising\nBraising meat allows it to retain flavor and moisture. It is one of my favorite ways to cook and if you are familiar with my recipes then you know, I do it a lot. To start you want to heat extra virgin olive oil in a pan and let it warm until shimmering. Then you add the meat. Sometimes you need to braise the meat on all sides, but in this case just the top and the bottom will be sufficient. Let it sear in the oil for 4 minutes per side and then remove it from the pan and set aside.\n\nIf your turkey breast is one of the larger ones with high sides, I would recommend also searing for at least two minutes per side.\n\n![Turkey Breast](https:\/\/www.sugarmaplefarmhouse.com\/app\/uploads\/2023-09-04_0006.jpg)\n\n#### Making the base sauce\nOnce the turkey has been removed, onions, apple cider, chicken broth, a touch of balsamic and some fresh herbs are combined to help make a flavorful sauce for the Braised Apple Cider Turkey Breast recipe. Part of the reason I love braising so much is because I’m a sauce girl. I love a good sauce with my meats or even my vegetables and this one really creates a beautiful harmony of flavors. They will be slightly different from recipes like my more traditional Butter Herb Turkey {[HERE](https:\/\/www.sugarmaplefarmhouse.com\/butter-herb-turkey-easy-roasting-a-turkey-recipe\/)} or my Instant Pot Turkey Breast {[HERE](https:\/\/www.sugarmaplefarmhouse.com\/instant-pot-turkey-recipe-turkey-in-an-instant-pot\/)}. This really highlights the apples and the slight sweetness that still comes through from the apple cider. And then the balsamic adds in just a touch of acid and, as Kevin likes to say, “beefy flavor.” It is a delicious sauce\n\n#### Cooking the Braised Apple Cider Turkey Breast\nBased on the size of the turkey, your cooking times will vary. Because we braised the turkey and it is covered in the oven, you should not run into a dry bird. That said, my breast took 1 hour in the oven at 350 degree. Generally, you want to allow 20 minutes per pound of turkey. That was correct in my case. Even with the searing, I still allowed for the full 20 minutes. If you have a similar size breast, that cooking time should work for you too. If you have a breast that is larger or you are using a breast with bones in it, know you might have to allow for a longer cooking time.\n\nOnce the oven portion of the braising was complete, I decided to add a few more apples and then broil my Braised Apple Cider Turkey Breast for a final few minutes. If you have a turkey breast with the skin on this will especially help the skin crisp up. Make sure to keep an eye on it. I broiled for two minutes on my breast just to char it a touch. Start there with your breast if it has skin on and then increase the time for a few minutes if needs be.\n\n#### ![Turkey drippings sauce](https:\/\/www.sugarmaplefarmhouse.com\/app\/uploads\/2023-09-04_0005.jpg)\n#### Making the pan sauce\nAs a final step in the cooking process, I decided to make a pan sauce for my Braised Apple Cider Turkey Breast. What was the use of making that great sauce if I wasn’t going to drizzle it over my turkey? Doing this is simple. Just remove the breast and the apples with a slotted spoon. You want to keep as much of the drippings and the sauce in the pan as possible. Then add in a little flour and some chicken broth. I’ve given recommendation in the printable recipe below for making it thicker or thinner.\n\n#### Tips for making my Braised Apple Cider Turkey Breast\n- When braising the turkey breast, be careful in turning it, especially if it is a split roast as mine was. I used both a large spatula and tongs to turn my breast. If your breast is just one whole breast then also be careful because those can be awkward to turn and sear on the top side.\n- Again if you have a larger breast that’s one piece, also sear it on each side for two minutes in addition to the top and bottom sear.\n- As always make sure to use a high quality extra virgin olive oil, sea salt and fresh cracked pepper.\n- For the rub, you can use fresh herbs if you like. You want about 2 Tablespoons of each of the chopped fresh herbs if you decide to do in this direction.\n- There is no substitution for the fresh herbs that go in the pot with the turkey so make sure to have those.\n#### ![Sliced turkey breast](https:\/\/www.sugarmaplefarmhouse.com\/app\/uploads\/2023-09-04_0004.jpg)\n#### Storing and reheating\nYou can save the Braised Apple Cider Turkey Breast leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 5 days as ling as they are covered and in an air tight container. 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I hope you love my braised Apple Cider Turkey Breast recipe. You can find a full, printable recipe below with all the ingredients and steps. Happy eating.\n\n![Braised Apple Cider Turkey Breast recipe](https:\/\/www.sugarmaplefarmhouse.com\/app\/uploads\/3-45.jpg)\n\n![](https:\/\/www.sugarmaplefarmhouse.com\/app\/uploads\/Apple-Cider-Braised-Boneless-Skinnless-Turkey-Breast-1medium.jpg)\n\n- 1 Large Dutch oven\n\n#### Dry Rub\n- 3 tsp dried oregano\n- 3 tsp rubbed sage\n- 1\/2 tsp coriander\n- 2 tsp garlic salt\n- 1 tsp paprika\n- 1\/2 tsp onion powder\n- 1 tsp sea salt\n- 1\/4 tsp fresh cracked pepper\n\n#### For the Braised Apple Cider Turkey Breast\n- 3 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil, divided\n- 3 lb boneless, skinless turkey breast, tied\n- 1 cup chopped yellow onions\n- 1 cup apple cider\n- 1 cup chicken broth\n- 1\/2 Tbsp  Balsamic vinegar\n- 3 cloves garlic, left whole but sliced in the center\n- 3 sprigs of sage\n- 3 springs fresh thyme\n- 2 sliced apples, divided You can add in additional fresh. sliced apples to the final plate. I find I like the crispness of the apples with the gravy.\n\n#### For the Pan Gravy\n- All the pot drippings\n- 1\/8 cup flour\n- 1\/2 - 1 cup  chicken broth Use 1\/2 first and if you want it a little thinner add the second 1\/2 cup.\n\n- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.\n- Combine the dry spice mix ingredients. Pat the turkey dry and rub the spices into the turkey breast on all sides.\n- Remove the turkey from the packaging and remove any bindings. Re-tie the turkey with cooking twine a quarter of the way down, halfway down and then 3\/4 down. Divide into quarters with the twine if the breast is long or seems unmanageable.\n- In a large Dutch oven, heat 1 1\/2 tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil over a medium to high flame. When it is shimmering, add the turkey breast. Cook on the top and the bottom for 4 minutes. Then remove and set aside.\n- Add the next 1 1\/2 tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil. When it is shimmering, add the onions. Cook for about 5 minutes until they start to brown and caramelize.\n- Reduce the heat to medium to low. Add the apple cider and deglaze the pan, scraping the brown bits as you go. Simmer for about 3 minutes and then add the chicken broth and balsamic.\n- Add in the garlic cloves and the sage and thyme sprigs. Simmer for 5 minutes.\n- Add in the turkey breast. Spoon the sauce over the turkey breast and then add the slices from one of the apples.\n- Cover and braise in a preheated oven for 1 hour. If your breast is larger or you have a bone-in breast you may need more time. Turkey is done when it reaches a temperature of 165 degrees.\n- When the turkey is done, remove the Dutch oven lid and add the slices from the second apple. Broil for 2 minutes. If your breast has skin on it this will especially help the skin to become crispy.\n- Remove the Dutch oven from the oven and then remove the turkey breast. Set aside and cover. 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Boilerpipe Text	This Apple Cider Turkey Breast is a delicious and different way to enjoy a turkey breast. This can be made in just over one hour so it make it a fantastic option for a Sunday dinner or even an easy Thanksgiving dinner. Save the recipe to Pinterest so you can always find it! Thank you so much for visiting! This post contains affiliate links. That means I may receive a small amount of compensation if you choose to purchase from my links. I only link to products that I know and love. Boneless turkey breasts always seem like one of those under utilized dinner dishes to me. But turkey breasts can be so much more than just a Thanksgiving staple. They can be wonderful dinner options all year-round and in fact make one of the best seasonal meats to work with because turkey can be a bit of a chameleon. It just goes well with so many other ingredients including the ones I have used here in my Braised Apple Cider Turkey Breast. This recipe creates a lovely apple cider flavored turkey that is tender, flavorful and moist. Plus I make a delicious gravy from the drippings that really makes this a meal to remember. Picking a turkey breast My turkey breast is a boneless skinless breast with white and dark meat. This is a nice, easy breast to cook for every day and it even works as a perfect sized breast for small Thanksgiving dinners. A boneless 3 lb. breast can feed about 4- 6 people. The recommendations are to plan on 1/2 lb turkey per person when working with a boneless, skinless breast. You can also find boneless breasts with the skin still on, which works too. And, you can use a breast for this recipe that has the bones and the skin. Just know your cooking time will be increased with a bone-in bird. Tying the turkey breast Turkey breasts will sometimes come in parts that split between the white meat and dark meat. This is what I had grabbed, although I honestly didn’t realize it until opening the package. However, if your breast comes this way too, use cooking twine to make sure things are bound together. I tied mine in three or four parts to ensure I could work with it as a whole. Simply wrap the string around the bottom of the breast and knot it at the top. If your roast is a whole roast and not split, then you can skip this part. Applying the dry rub I began this Braised Apple Cider Turkey Breast recipe with a dry rub. This will truly help to flavor your meat properly right from the start. It contains just a few ingredients that help set the stage for this meal. Because this is a quick recipe, this is something you can do just before cooking. You don’t have to let everything sit. However, if you have time, give the turkey 30 minutes to sit after applying the rub. To start, lightly rinse the turkey and pat it dry. Then massage the rub into the meat on all sides. Braising Braising meat allows it to retain flavor and moisture. It is one of my favorite ways to cook and if you are familiar with my recipes then you know, I do it a lot. To start you want to heat extra virgin olive oil in a pan and let it warm until shimmering. Then you add the meat. Sometimes you need to braise the meat on all sides, but in this case just the top and the bottom will be sufficient. Let it sear in the oil for 4 minutes per side and then remove it from the pan and set aside. If your turkey breast is one of the larger ones with high sides, I would recommend also searing for at least two minutes per side. Making the base sauce Once the turkey has been removed, onions, apple cider, chicken broth, a touch of balsamic and some fresh herbs are combined to help make a flavorful sauce for the Braised Apple Cider Turkey Breast recipe. Part of the reason I love braising so much is because I’m a sauce girl. I love a good sauce with my meats or even my vegetables and this one really creates a beautiful harmony of flavors. They will be slightly different from recipes like my more traditional Butter Herb Turkey { HERE } or my Instant Pot Turkey Breast { HERE }. This really highlights the apples and the slight sweetness that still comes through from the apple cider. And then the balsamic adds in just a touch of acid and, as Kevin likes to say, “beefy flavor.” It is a delicious sauce Cooking the Braised Apple Cider Turkey Breast Based on the size of the turkey, your cooking times will vary. Because we braised the turkey and it is covered in the oven, you should not run into a dry bird. That said, my breast took 1 hour in the oven at 350 degree. Generally, you want to allow 20 minutes per pound of turkey. That was correct in my case. Even with the searing, I still allowed for the full 20 minutes. If you have a similar size breast, that cooking time should work for you too. If you have a breast that is larger or you are using a breast with bones in it, know you might have to allow for a longer cooking time. Once the oven portion of the braising was complete, I decided to add a few more apples and then broil my Braised Apple Cider Turkey Breast for a final few minutes. If you have a turkey breast with the skin on this will especially help the skin crisp up. Make sure to keep an eye on it. I broiled for two minutes on my breast just to char it a touch. Start there with your breast if it has skin on and then increase the time for a few minutes if needs be. Making the pan sauce As a final step in the cooking process, I decided to make a pan sauce for my Braised Apple Cider Turkey Breast. What was the use of making that great sauce if I wasn’t going to drizzle it over my turkey? Doing this is simple. Just remove the breast and the apples with a slotted spoon. You want to keep as much of the drippings and the sauce in the pan as possible. Then add in a little flour and some chicken broth. I’ve given recommendation in the printable recipe below for making it thicker or thinner. Tips for making my Braised Apple Cider Turkey Breast When braising the turkey breast, be careful in turning it, especially if it is a split roast as mine was. I used both a large spatula and tongs to turn my breast. If your breast is just one whole breast then also be careful because those can be awkward to turn and sear on the top side. Again if you have a larger breast that’s one piece, also sear it on each side for two minutes in addition to the top and bottom sear. As always make sure to use a high quality extra virgin olive oil, sea salt and fresh cracked pepper. For the rub, you can use fresh herbs if you like. You want about 2 Tablespoons of each of the chopped fresh herbs if you decide to do in this direction. There is no substitution for the fresh herbs that go in the pot with the turkey so make sure to have those. Storing and reheating You can save the Braised Apple Cider Turkey Breast leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 5 days as ling as they are covered and in an air tight container. You may either reheat them in the microwave for 2 minutes or in the oven for 10 minutes at 350 degrees. In the oven, cover the meat with foil to keep it from drying out. Looking for some side dish recipes? If you are looking for a few side dishes to go with my Braised Apple Cider Turkey Breast, try these. Roasted Green Beans with Parmesan { HERE } Bacon & Brussels Sprouts { HERE } Creamy Red Skinned Mashed Potatoes { HERE } Honey Roasted Carrots & Beets { HERE } Lemon & Herb Baby Potatoes { HERE } Homemade Cranberry Sauce { HERE } Visit on our Social Channels Substack Sugar Maple Farmhouse Notes from the Roots Instagram @sugarmaplefarmhouse Pinterest Pinterest Sugar Maple Farmhouse YouTube Sugar Maple Farmhouse Amazon Storefront Sugar Maple Farmhouse LTK Shopping Sugar Maple Farmhouse Facebook Sugar Maple Farmhouse Tik Tok Sugar Maple Farmhouse Thank you so much for visiting today, friends. I hope you love my braised Apple Cider Turkey Breast recipe. You can find a full, printable recipe below with all the ingredients and steps. Happy eating. 1 Large Dutch oven Dry Rub 3 tsp dried oregano 3 tsp rubbed sage 1/2 tsp coriander 2 tsp garlic salt 1 tsp paprika 1/2 tsp onion powder 1 tsp sea salt 1/4 tsp fresh cracked pepper For the Braised Apple Cider Turkey Breast 3 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil, divided 3 lb boneless, skinless turkey breast, tied 1 cup chopped yellow onions 1 cup apple cider 1 cup chicken broth 1/2 Tbsp Balsamic vinegar 3 cloves garlic, left whole but sliced in the center 3 sprigs of sage 3 springs fresh thyme 2 sliced apples, divided You can add in additional fresh. sliced apples to the final plate. I find I like the crispness of the apples with the gravy. For the Pan Gravy All the pot drippings 1/8 cup flour 1/2 - 1 cup chicken broth Use 1/2 first and if you want it a little thinner add the second 1/2 cup. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Combine the dry spice mix ingredients. Pat the turkey dry and rub the spices into the turkey breast on all sides. Remove the turkey from the packaging and remove any bindings. Re-tie the turkey with cooking twine a quarter of the way down, halfway down and then 3/4 down. Divide into quarters with the twine if the breast is long or seems unmanageable. In a large Dutch oven, heat 1 1/2 tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil over a medium to high flame. When it is shimmering, add the turkey breast. Cook on the top and the bottom for 4 minutes. Then remove and set aside. Add the next 1 1/2 tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil. When it is shimmering, add the onions. Cook for about 5 minutes until they start to brown and caramelize. Reduce the heat to medium to low. Add the apple cider and deglaze the pan, scraping the brown bits as you go. Simmer for about 3 minutes and then add the chicken broth and balsamic. Add in the garlic cloves and the sage and thyme sprigs. Simmer for 5 minutes. Add in the turkey breast. Spoon the sauce over the turkey breast and then add the slices from one of the apples. Cover and braise in a preheated oven for 1 hour. If your breast is larger or you have a bone-in breast you may need more time. Turkey is done when it reaches a temperature of 165 degrees. When the turkey is done, remove the Dutch oven lid and add the slices from the second apple. Broil for 2 minutes. If your breast has skin on it this will especially help the skin to become crispy. Remove the Dutch oven from the oven and then remove the turkey breast. Set aside and cover. Remove all the apples with a slotted spoon, reserving all the drippings in the Dutch oven. To make the gravy, add 1/8 cup of flour and 1/2 - 1 cup of chicken broth to the Dutch oven. Whisk well to make sure the flour incorporates into the sauce and does not create grainy gravy. Simmer for 5 minutes and then remove. Serve the turkey with additional fresh sage, fresh sliced apples if desired and the gravy.
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This can be made in just over one hour so it make it a fantastic option for a Sunday dinner or even an easy Thanksgiving dinner. Save the recipe to Pinterest so you can always find it\! #### ![Braised Apple Cider Turkey Breast](https://www.sugarmaplefarmhouse.com/app/uploads/1-208.jpg) Thank you so much for visiting! This post contains affiliate links. That means I may receive a small amount of compensation if you choose to purchase from my links. I only link to products that I know and love. Boneless turkey breasts always seem like one of those under utilized dinner dishes to me. But turkey breasts can be so much more than just a Thanksgiving staple. They can be wonderful dinner options all year-round and in fact make one of the best seasonal meats to work with because turkey can be a bit of a chameleon. It just goes well with so many other ingredients including the ones I have used here in my Braised Apple Cider Turkey Breast. This recipe creates a lovely apple cider flavored turkey that is tender, flavorful and moist. Plus I make a delicious gravy from the drippings that really makes this a meal to remember. #### Picking a turkey breast My turkey breast is a boneless skinless breast with white and dark meat. This is a nice, easy breast to cook for every day and it even works as a perfect sized breast for small Thanksgiving dinners. A boneless 3 lb. breast can feed about 4- 6 people. The recommendations are to plan on 1/2 lb turkey per person when working with a boneless, skinless breast. You can also find boneless breasts with the skin still on, which works too. And, you can use a breast for this recipe that has the bones and the skin. Just know your cooking time will be increased with a bone-in bird. #### Tying the turkey breast Turkey breasts will sometimes come in parts that split between the white meat and dark meat. This is what I had grabbed, although I honestly didn’t realize it until opening the package. However, if your breast comes this way too, use cooking twine to make sure things are bound together. I tied mine in three or four parts to ensure I could work with it as a whole. Simply wrap the string around the bottom of the breast and knot it at the top. If your roast is a whole roast and not split, then you can skip this part. #### ![Braised turkey breast](https://www.sugarmaplefarmhouse.com/app/uploads/2023-09-04_0003.jpg) #### #### Applying the dry rub I began this Braised Apple Cider Turkey Breast recipe with a dry rub. This will truly help to flavor your meat properly right from the start. It contains just a few ingredients that help set the stage for this meal. Because this is a quick recipe, this is something you can do just before cooking. You don’t have to let everything sit. However, if you have time, give the turkey 30 minutes to sit after applying the rub. To start, lightly rinse the turkey and pat it dry. Then massage the rub into the meat on all sides. #### Braising Braising meat allows it to retain flavor and moisture. It is one of my favorite ways to cook and if you are familiar with my recipes then you know, I do it a lot. To start you want to heat extra virgin olive oil in a pan and let it warm until shimmering. Then you add the meat. Sometimes you need to braise the meat on all sides, but in this case just the top and the bottom will be sufficient. Let it sear in the oil for 4 minutes per side and then remove it from the pan and set aside. If your turkey breast is one of the larger ones with high sides, I would recommend also searing for at least two minutes per side. ![Turkey Breast](https://www.sugarmaplefarmhouse.com/app/uploads/2023-09-04_0006.jpg) #### Making the base sauce Once the turkey has been removed, onions, apple cider, chicken broth, a touch of balsamic and some fresh herbs are combined to help make a flavorful sauce for the Braised Apple Cider Turkey Breast recipe. Part of the reason I love braising so much is because I’m a sauce girl. I love a good sauce with my meats or even my vegetables and this one really creates a beautiful harmony of flavors. They will be slightly different from recipes like my more traditional Butter Herb Turkey {[HERE](https://www.sugarmaplefarmhouse.com/butter-herb-turkey-easy-roasting-a-turkey-recipe/)} or my Instant Pot Turkey Breast {[HERE](https://www.sugarmaplefarmhouse.com/instant-pot-turkey-recipe-turkey-in-an-instant-pot/)}. This really highlights the apples and the slight sweetness that still comes through from the apple cider. And then the balsamic adds in just a touch of acid and, as Kevin likes to say, “beefy flavor.” It is a delicious sauce #### Cooking the Braised Apple Cider Turkey Breast Based on the size of the turkey, your cooking times will vary. Because we braised the turkey and it is covered in the oven, you should not run into a dry bird. That said, my breast took 1 hour in the oven at 350 degree. Generally, you want to allow 20 minutes per pound of turkey. That was correct in my case. Even with the searing, I still allowed for the full 20 minutes. If you have a similar size breast, that cooking time should work for you too. If you have a breast that is larger or you are using a breast with bones in it, know you might have to allow for a longer cooking time. Once the oven portion of the braising was complete, I decided to add a few more apples and then broil my Braised Apple Cider Turkey Breast for a final few minutes. If you have a turkey breast with the skin on this will especially help the skin crisp up. Make sure to keep an eye on it. I broiled for two minutes on my breast just to char it a touch. Start there with your breast if it has skin on and then increase the time for a few minutes if needs be. #### ![Turkey drippings sauce](https://www.sugarmaplefarmhouse.com/app/uploads/2023-09-04_0005.jpg) #### #### Making the pan sauce As a final step in the cooking process, I decided to make a pan sauce for my Braised Apple Cider Turkey Breast. What was the use of making that great sauce if I wasn’t going to drizzle it over my turkey? Doing this is simple. Just remove the breast and the apples with a slotted spoon. You want to keep as much of the drippings and the sauce in the pan as possible. Then add in a little flour and some chicken broth. I’ve given recommendation in the printable recipe below for making it thicker or thinner. #### #### Tips for making my Braised Apple Cider Turkey Breast - When braising the turkey breast, be careful in turning it, especially if it is a split roast as mine was. I used both a large spatula and tongs to turn my breast. If your breast is just one whole breast then also be careful because those can be awkward to turn and sear on the top side. - Again if you have a larger breast that’s one piece, also sear it on each side for two minutes in addition to the top and bottom sear. - As always make sure to use a high quality extra virgin olive oil, sea salt and fresh cracked pepper. - For the rub, you can use fresh herbs if you like. You want about 2 Tablespoons of each of the chopped fresh herbs if you decide to do in this direction. - There is no substitution for the fresh herbs that go in the pot with the turkey so make sure to have those. #### ![Sliced turkey breast](https://www.sugarmaplefarmhouse.com/app/uploads/2023-09-04_0004.jpg) #### #### Storing and reheating You can save the Braised Apple Cider Turkey Breast leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 5 days as ling as they are covered and in an air tight container. You may either reheat them in the microwave for 2 minutes or in the oven for 10 minutes at 350 degrees. In the oven, cover the meat with foil to keep it from drying out. #### Looking for some side dish recipes? 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I hope you love my braised Apple Cider Turkey Breast recipe. You can find a full, printable recipe below with all the ingredients and steps. Happy eating. ![Braised Apple Cider Turkey Breast recipe](https://www.sugarmaplefarmhouse.com/app/uploads/3-45.jpg) ![](https://www.sugarmaplefarmhouse.com/app/uploads/Apple-Cider-Braised-Boneless-Skinnless-Turkey-Breast-1medium.jpg) ## Apple Cider Braised Turkey Breast This Apple Cider Turkey Breast is a delicious, sweet, savory way to enjoy a turkey breast. This can be made in just over one hour so it make it a fantastic option for a Sunday dinner or even an easy Thanksgiving dinner. Save the recipe to Pinterest so you can always find it\! 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I find I like the crispness of the apples with the gravy. #### For the Pan Gravy - All the pot drippings - 1/8 cup flour - 1/2 - 1 cup chicken broth Use 1/2 first and if you want it a little thinner add the second 1/2 cup. ### Instructions - Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. - Combine the dry spice mix ingredients. Pat the turkey dry and rub the spices into the turkey breast on all sides. - Remove the turkey from the packaging and remove any bindings. Re-tie the turkey with cooking twine a quarter of the way down, halfway down and then 3/4 down. Divide into quarters with the twine if the breast is long or seems unmanageable. - In a large Dutch oven, heat 1 1/2 tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil over a medium to high flame. When it is shimmering, add the turkey breast. Cook on the top and the bottom for 4 minutes. Then remove and set aside. - Add the next 1 1/2 tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil. When it is shimmering, add the onions. Cook for about 5 minutes until they start to brown and caramelize. - Reduce the heat to medium to low. Add the apple cider and deglaze the pan, scraping the brown bits as you go. Simmer for about 3 minutes and then add the chicken broth and balsamic. - Add in the garlic cloves and the sage and thyme sprigs. Simmer for 5 minutes. - Add in the turkey breast. Spoon the sauce over the turkey breast and then add the slices from one of the apples. - Cover and braise in a preheated oven for 1 hour. If your breast is larger or you have a bone-in breast you may need more time. Turkey is done when it reaches a temperature of 165 degrees. - When the turkey is done, remove the Dutch oven lid and add the slices from the second apple. Broil for 2 minutes. If your breast has skin on it this will especially help the skin to become crispy. - Remove the Dutch oven from the oven and then remove the turkey breast. Set aside and cover. Remove all the apples with a slotted spoon, reserving all the drippings in the Dutch oven. - To make the gravy, add 1/8 cup of flour and 1/2 - 1 cup of chicken broth to the Dutch oven. Whisk well to make sure the flour incorporates into the sauce and does not create grainy gravy. 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Readable Markdown	This Apple Cider Turkey Breast is a delicious and different way to enjoy a turkey breast. This can be made in just over one hour so it make it a fantastic option for a Sunday dinner or even an easy Thanksgiving dinner. Save the recipe to Pinterest so you can always find it\! #### ![Braised Apple Cider Turkey Breast](https://www.sugarmaplefarmhouse.com/app/uploads/1-208.jpg) Thank you so much for visiting! This post contains affiliate links. That means I may receive a small amount of compensation if you choose to purchase from my links. I only link to products that I know and love. Boneless turkey breasts always seem like one of those under utilized dinner dishes to me. But turkey breasts can be so much more than just a Thanksgiving staple. They can be wonderful dinner options all year-round and in fact make one of the best seasonal meats to work with because turkey can be a bit of a chameleon. It just goes well with so many other ingredients including the ones I have used here in my Braised Apple Cider Turkey Breast. This recipe creates a lovely apple cider flavored turkey that is tender, flavorful and moist. Plus I make a delicious gravy from the drippings that really makes this a meal to remember. #### Picking a turkey breast My turkey breast is a boneless skinless breast with white and dark meat. This is a nice, easy breast to cook for every day and it even works as a perfect sized breast for small Thanksgiving dinners. A boneless 3 lb. breast can feed about 4- 6 people. The recommendations are to plan on 1/2 lb turkey per person when working with a boneless, skinless breast. You can also find boneless breasts with the skin still on, which works too. And, you can use a breast for this recipe that has the bones and the skin. Just know your cooking time will be increased with a bone-in bird. #### Tying the turkey breast Turkey breasts will sometimes come in parts that split between the white meat and dark meat. This is what I had grabbed, although I honestly didn’t realize it until opening the package. However, if your breast comes this way too, use cooking twine to make sure things are bound together. I tied mine in three or four parts to ensure I could work with it as a whole. Simply wrap the string around the bottom of the breast and knot it at the top. If your roast is a whole roast and not split, then you can skip this part. #### ![Braised turkey breast](https://www.sugarmaplefarmhouse.com/app/uploads/2023-09-04_0003.jpg) #### Applying the dry rub I began this Braised Apple Cider Turkey Breast recipe with a dry rub. This will truly help to flavor your meat properly right from the start. It contains just a few ingredients that help set the stage for this meal. Because this is a quick recipe, this is something you can do just before cooking. You don’t have to let everything sit. However, if you have time, give the turkey 30 minutes to sit after applying the rub. To start, lightly rinse the turkey and pat it dry. Then massage the rub into the meat on all sides. #### Braising Braising meat allows it to retain flavor and moisture. It is one of my favorite ways to cook and if you are familiar with my recipes then you know, I do it a lot. To start you want to heat extra virgin olive oil in a pan and let it warm until shimmering. Then you add the meat. Sometimes you need to braise the meat on all sides, but in this case just the top and the bottom will be sufficient. Let it sear in the oil for 4 minutes per side and then remove it from the pan and set aside. If your turkey breast is one of the larger ones with high sides, I would recommend also searing for at least two minutes per side. ![Turkey Breast](https://www.sugarmaplefarmhouse.com/app/uploads/2023-09-04_0006.jpg) #### Making the base sauce Once the turkey has been removed, onions, apple cider, chicken broth, a touch of balsamic and some fresh herbs are combined to help make a flavorful sauce for the Braised Apple Cider Turkey Breast recipe. Part of the reason I love braising so much is because I’m a sauce girl. I love a good sauce with my meats or even my vegetables and this one really creates a beautiful harmony of flavors. They will be slightly different from recipes like my more traditional Butter Herb Turkey {[HERE](https://www.sugarmaplefarmhouse.com/butter-herb-turkey-easy-roasting-a-turkey-recipe/)} or my Instant Pot Turkey Breast {[HERE](https://www.sugarmaplefarmhouse.com/instant-pot-turkey-recipe-turkey-in-an-instant-pot/)}. This really highlights the apples and the slight sweetness that still comes through from the apple cider. And then the balsamic adds in just a touch of acid and, as Kevin likes to say, “beefy flavor.” It is a delicious sauce #### Cooking the Braised Apple Cider Turkey Breast Based on the size of the turkey, your cooking times will vary. Because we braised the turkey and it is covered in the oven, you should not run into a dry bird. That said, my breast took 1 hour in the oven at 350 degree. Generally, you want to allow 20 minutes per pound of turkey. That was correct in my case. Even with the searing, I still allowed for the full 20 minutes. If you have a similar size breast, that cooking time should work for you too. If you have a breast that is larger or you are using a breast with bones in it, know you might have to allow for a longer cooking time. Once the oven portion of the braising was complete, I decided to add a few more apples and then broil my Braised Apple Cider Turkey Breast for a final few minutes. If you have a turkey breast with the skin on this will especially help the skin crisp up. Make sure to keep an eye on it. I broiled for two minutes on my breast just to char it a touch. Start there with your breast if it has skin on and then increase the time for a few minutes if needs be. #### ![Turkey drippings sauce](https://www.sugarmaplefarmhouse.com/app/uploads/2023-09-04_0005.jpg) #### Making the pan sauce As a final step in the cooking process, I decided to make a pan sauce for my Braised Apple Cider Turkey Breast. What was the use of making that great sauce if I wasn’t going to drizzle it over my turkey? Doing this is simple. Just remove the breast and the apples with a slotted spoon. You want to keep as much of the drippings and the sauce in the pan as possible. Then add in a little flour and some chicken broth. I’ve given recommendation in the printable recipe below for making it thicker or thinner. #### Tips for making my Braised Apple Cider Turkey Breast - When braising the turkey breast, be careful in turning it, especially if it is a split roast as mine was. I used both a large spatula and tongs to turn my breast. If your breast is just one whole breast then also be careful because those can be awkward to turn and sear on the top side. - Again if you have a larger breast that’s one piece, also sear it on each side for two minutes in addition to the top and bottom sear. - As always make sure to use a high quality extra virgin olive oil, sea salt and fresh cracked pepper. - For the rub, you can use fresh herbs if you like. You want about 2 Tablespoons of each of the chopped fresh herbs if you decide to do in this direction. - There is no substitution for the fresh herbs that go in the pot with the turkey so make sure to have those. #### ![Sliced turkey breast](https://www.sugarmaplefarmhouse.com/app/uploads/2023-09-04_0004.jpg) #### Storing and reheating You can save the Braised Apple Cider Turkey Breast leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 5 days as ling as they are covered and in an air tight container. You may either reheat them in the microwave for 2 minutes or in the oven for 10 minutes at 350 degrees. In the oven, cover the meat with foil to keep it from drying out. #### Looking for some side dish recipes? If you are looking for a few side dishes to go with my Braised Apple Cider Turkey Breast, try these. - Roasted Green Beans with Parmesan {[HERE](https://www.sugarmaplefarmhouse.com/roasted-green-beans-with-parmesan/)} - Bacon & Brussels Sprouts {[HERE](https://www.sugarmaplefarmhouse.com/one-pan-bacon-and-brussel-sprouts-recipe/)} - Creamy Red Skinned Mashed Potatoes {[HERE](https://www.sugarmaplefarmhouse.com/red-mashed-potatoes-with-skin-creamy-red-mashed-potatoes/)} - Honey Roasted Carrots & Beets {[HERE](https://www.sugarmaplefarmhouse.com/honey-roasted-carrots-and-beets/)} - Lemon & Herb Baby Potatoes {[HERE](https://www.sugarmaplefarmhouse.com/lemon-herb-baby-potatoes-recipe/)} - Homemade Cranberry Sauce {[HERE](https://www.sugarmaplefarmhouse.com/homemade-cranberry-sauce/)} #### Visit on our Social Channels - Substack [Sugar Maple Farmhouse](https://substack.com/@sugarmaplefarmhouse?utm_source=user-menu) - [Notes from the Roots](https://notesfromtheroots.substack.com/) - Instagram [@sugarmaplefarmhouse](https://www.instagram.com/sugarmaplefarmhouse/) - Pinterest [Pinterest Sugar Maple Farmhouse](https://www.pinterest.com/sugarmaplefarmhouse/) - YouTube [Sugar Maple Farmhouse](https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgtAuXs7K_sC3BugGR2FAnw) - Amazon Storefront [Sugar Maple Farmhouse](https://www.amazon.com/shop/sugarmaplefarmhouse?ref_=cm_sw_r_cp_ud_aipsfshop_aipsfsugarmaplefarmhouse_RA694DZXRKRB82420V3T) - LTK Shopping [Sugar Maple Farmhouse](https://www.shopltk.com/explore/sugarmaplefarmhouse?tab=posts) - Facebook [Sugar Maple Farmhouse](https://www.facebook.com/SugarMapleFarmhouse/) - Tik Tok [Sugar Maple Farmhouse](https://www.tiktok.com/@sugarmaplefarmhouse) Thank you so much for visiting today, friends. I hope you love my braised Apple Cider Turkey Breast recipe. You can find a full, printable recipe below with all the ingredients and steps. Happy eating. ![Braised Apple Cider Turkey Breast recipe](https://www.sugarmaplefarmhouse.com/app/uploads/3-45.jpg) ![](https://www.sugarmaplefarmhouse.com/app/uploads/Apple-Cider-Braised-Boneless-Skinnless-Turkey-Breast-1medium.jpg) - 1 Large Dutch oven #### Dry Rub - 3 tsp dried oregano - 3 tsp rubbed sage - 1/2 tsp coriander - 2 tsp garlic salt - 1 tsp paprika - 1/2 tsp onion powder - 1 tsp sea salt - 1/4 tsp fresh cracked pepper #### For the Braised Apple Cider Turkey Breast - 3 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil, divided - 3 lb boneless, skinless turkey breast, tied - 1 cup chopped yellow onions - 1 cup apple cider - 1 cup chicken broth - 1/2 Tbsp Balsamic vinegar - 3 cloves garlic, left whole but sliced in the center - 3 sprigs of sage - 3 springs fresh thyme - 2 sliced apples, divided You can add in additional fresh. sliced apples to the final plate. I find I like the crispness of the apples with the gravy. #### For the Pan Gravy - All the pot drippings - 1/8 cup flour - 1/2 - 1 cup chicken broth Use 1/2 first and if you want it a little thinner add the second 1/2 cup. - Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. - Combine the dry spice mix ingredients. Pat the turkey dry and rub the spices into the turkey breast on all sides. - Remove the turkey from the packaging and remove any bindings. Re-tie the turkey with cooking twine a quarter of the way down, halfway down and then 3/4 down. Divide into quarters with the twine if the breast is long or seems unmanageable. - In a large Dutch oven, heat 1 1/2 tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil over a medium to high flame. When it is shimmering, add the turkey breast. Cook on the top and the bottom for 4 minutes. Then remove and set aside. - Add the next 1 1/2 tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil. When it is shimmering, add the onions. Cook for about 5 minutes until they start to brown and caramelize. - Reduce the heat to medium to low. Add the apple cider and deglaze the pan, scraping the brown bits as you go. Simmer for about 3 minutes and then add the chicken broth and balsamic. - Add in the garlic cloves and the sage and thyme sprigs. Simmer for 5 minutes. - Add in the turkey breast. Spoon the sauce over the turkey breast and then add the slices from one of the apples. - Cover and braise in a preheated oven for 1 hour. If your breast is larger or you have a bone-in breast you may need more time. Turkey is done when it reaches a temperature of 165 degrees. - When the turkey is done, remove the Dutch oven lid and add the slices from the second apple. Broil for 2 minutes. If your breast has skin on it this will especially help the skin to become crispy. - Remove the Dutch oven from the oven and then remove the turkey breast. Set aside and cover. Remove all the apples with a slotted spoon, reserving all the drippings in the Dutch oven. - To make the gravy, add 1/8 cup of flour and 1/2 - 1 cup of chicken broth to the Dutch oven. Whisk well to make sure the flour incorporates into the sauce and does not create grainy gravy. Simmer for 5 minutes and then remove. - Serve the turkey with additional fresh sage, fresh sliced apples if desired and the gravy.
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