Chickenorturkeywithapples Recipes

ROASTED TURKEY BREAST WITH APPLES

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
• Lightly butter a 13" x 9" baking dish.
• Sprinkle the turkey with salt and pepper and half of the sage.
• In a large skillet, melt the butter over high heat.
• Brown the turkey for 2 minutes per side or until golden.
• Remove the pan from the heat and transfer the turkey to the prepared baking dish.
• Let the pan cool slightly.
• Bake the turkey in the oven for 25 minutes.
• Meanwhile, return the pan to medium heat.
• Cook the onion, bacon and remaining sage, stirring 3 to 4 minutes, until the onion is softened.
• Add the apples and cook, stirring, for 2 minutes, until the apples start to soften.
• Whisk the flour into the milk and stock, then stir into the pan.
• Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer, stirring, for 3 minutes or until slightly thickened.
• Stir the lemon juice into the sauce and season to taste with salt and pepper.
• Pour over the turkey in the dish.
• Bake for 20 minutes longer or until the turkey is no longer pink inside and meat thermometer registers 170 degrees F.
• Let the turkey stand for 5 minutes before slicing.