Recipe: Maple-Glazed Turkey Breast in a Cornbread Nest

Hi Cali :-) I thought that this recipe didn't sound too terribly difficult and it provided the stuffing too. It sounded fairly traditional if that is something you are also looking for in the recipe you choose. You could probably get away without dealing with the glaze - just let the turkey breast brown the last 30 to 40 minutes.

Maple-Glazed Roast Turkey Breast in a Cornbread Nest
Recipe courtesy of Gourmet Magazine
Yield: 12 servings

1 whole turkey breast on the bone (6 to 6 1/2 pounds)
1 1/2 teaspoons each dried sage and thyme and freshly ground black pepper
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 1/4 cups diced celery, with leaves
1 cup chopped onion
1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley
2 tablespoons water, or as needed
2 medium Granny Smith apples, cored and diced (about 2 1/2 cups)
2 bags (8 ounces each) cornbread stuffing mix
1 can (14 1/2 ounces) fat-free reduced-sodium chicken broth
Glaze:
1/3 cup maple syrup
3 tablespoons coarse-grained Dijon-style mustard

Remove skin and excess fat from turkey breast. Rinse turkey. Blot dry with paper towels. In cup mix sage, thyme, and pepper. Rub 2 teaspoons over breast.
Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.

In large nonstick skillet heat oil over medium heat. Add celery, onion, parsley, and remaining herb mixture. Cook, stirring frequently, until vegetables are slightly softened, 3 to 4 minutes. If skillet gets dry, add a tablespoon or so of water. Stir in apples and another tablespoon water. Cook, stirring, 2 to 3 minutes more. Spoon into large bowl. Add stuffing mix. In measuring cup add enough water to broth to equal 2 1/4 cups. Add to stuffing. Toss gently to mix. Spoon into roasting pan. If desired, place roasting rack in pan over stuffing. Place turkey breast on rack or directly on stuffing. Cover pan completely with foil. Roast 1 1/2 hours.

In medium bowl mix glaze ingredients. Remove foil from bird. Spoon about one-third of glaze over breast. Roast, uncovered, 30 to 40 minutes longer, basting two or three times with remaining glaze, or until instant-read meat thermometer inserted in thickest part of breast registers 165 degrees. Transfer turkey to platter and stuffing to covered serving dish. Let turkey stand 20 minutes. Carve into thin slices.