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Cranberry Pecan Stuffed Turkey Breast with Cider Gravy

A delightful turkey dish filled with tart cranberries and crunchy pecans, served with a comforting cider gravy.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 50 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 410
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Stuffed Turkey Breast
  • 2 lbs turkey breast, boneless and skinless
  • 1 cup fresh cranberries or dried if you’re in a pinch
  • 1 cup pecans, chopped
  • 1 cup breadcrumbs use gluten-free if desired
  • 1 small onion, diced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
  • 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
For the Cider Gravy
  • 1 cup apple cider
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Sauté the diced onion and minced garlic until fragrant and translucent, about 3-4 minutes.
  2. Add cranberries, chopped pecans, and breadcrumbs to the skillet. Mix in thyme, rosemary, salt, and pepper. Remove from heat and stir in the parsley.
Stuffing the Turkey
  1. Place the turkey breast on a cutting board and carefully slice it in half to create a pocket for the stuffing.
  2. Fill the pocket with the stuffing mixture and secure it with toothpicks or kitchen twine.
Roasting
  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Place the stuffed turkey breast on a baking sheet and season the outside with salt and pepper.
  2. Roast for about 1.5 hours or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C).
Making the Cider Gravy
  1. While the turkey is roasting, melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Whisk in flour until well combined.
  2. Gradually pour in the apple cider and chicken broth, whisking continuously. Bring to a simmer until it thickens slightly, then season with salt and pepper.
Serving
  1. Once the turkey is cooked, let it rest, slice it up, drizzle the cider gravy over it, and serve with your favorite sides.

Notes

Don't stress the stuffing if it spills out a bit while roasting—more stuffing equals more deliciousness!
If your gravy looks lumpy, give it a good whisk and the lumps will disappear.