Spiced Turkey Roast

This easy to prepare spiced turkey roast recipe includes a fresh cranberry and orange sauce. Preparation time is 15 minutes. This recipe is from The WEBB Cooks, articles and recipes by Robyn Webb, courtesy of the American Diabetes Association.

• Calories: 547 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons orange juice
• 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon ground allspice
• 2 tablespoons water
• 1 tablespoon cornstarch
• 2 cups water
• 2 teaspoons ground cloves
• 2 teaspoons olive oil
• 1 cup cranberries
• 1 ½ pounds boneless turkey roast
• 1 tablespoon coarsely ground black pepper

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

Step 2

Place turkey in a roasting pan, and rub with olive oil. Combine the cinnamon, cloves, allspice and peppercorns; rub over turkey.

Step 3

Place turkey in the oven and roast for about 1 hour until juices run clear.

Step 4

Prepare a sauce by combining the cranberries and 2 cups water in a saucepan and bringing to a boil. Lower the heat and cook until cranberries begin to pop; add the orange juice. Combine the cornstarch or arrowroot with 2 tablespoons water and add to the sauce. Cook until thick and serve over sliced turkey.