Crockpot Maple-Glazed Turkey Breast
Maple-glazed turkey breast prepared in a slow cooker is a simple and delicious recipe that works for a Thanksgiving meal or weeknight family dinner.
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- Serves: 8 persons
Ingredients
- 2tablespoons butter
- 1onion (chopped)
- 1(8 x 8-inch) pan cornbread (crumbled)
- ½teaspoon salt
- ⅛teaspoon pepper
- 3to 4 pound boneless turkey breast (thawed if frozen)
- ⅓cup maple syrup
- ½cup apricot preserves
- 3tablespoons butter (melted)
- ½teaspoon dried thyme leaves
Instructions
Step 1
Gather the ingredients.Step 2
Melt the butter in small saucepan over medium heat.Step 3
Cook the onion in the melted butter until very tender, about 4 to 6 minutes.Step 4
Remove the cooked onion to a large bowl and crumble in the cornbread. Season with the salt and pepper.Step 5
Sprinkle the turkey breast with salt and pepper.Step 6
In a small bowl, combine the maple syrup, apricot preserves, melted butter, thyme leaves, and salt and pepper to taste; mix well.Step 7
Add half of this mixture to the cornbread mixture and stir gently; drop into a 4- to 5-quart slow cooker.Step 8
Place the turkey on top of the stuffing and pour the remaining maple syrup mixture over the turkey.Step 9
Cover the slow cooker and cook on low for 6 to 7 hours or until the turkey registers 165 F on a meat thermometer, basting twice with the juices in the crockpot.Step 10
Serve and enjoy!