Description
A heartwarming recipe for Slow Cooker Amish Maple Turkey Breast, combining the tender juiciness of turkey with the rich sweetness of maple syrup.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 (3-4 lb) turkey breast, boneless and skinless
- 1/2 cup pure maple syrup
- 1/4 cup Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- Fresh thyme or parsley, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Prep the turkey: Rinse the turkey breast under cold water and pat it dry with paper towels. Place it in the slow cooker, ensuring it fits snugly.
- Mix the glaze: In a medium bowl, whisk together the maple syrup, Dijon mustard, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper until combined.
- Coat the turkey: Pour the maple glaze over the turkey breast, making sure it’s well-coated.
- Cook low and slow: Cover the slow cooker with its lid and cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours, until tender.
- Rest and slice: Remove the turkey from the slow cooker and let it rest for about 10 minutes before slicing.
- Drizzle with sauce: Pour some of the leftover glaze from the slow cooker over the sliced turkey.
Notes
Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. This dish freezes beautifully.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 360 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 oz turkey breast
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 13g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 100mg