slow cooked turkey with cran-rasp compote

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Eugene, OR
Updated on Jul 17, 2017

Turkey is delicious, even when it's not Thanksgiving - who knew?! This dish does tend to be a bit spendy but it's well worth it to impress company or to indulge in a taste of the holidays during the summer. I love this dish with roasted carrots and parsnips.

prep time 10 Min
cook time 3 Hr 30 Min
method Slow Cooker Crock Pot
yield 8 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • 2 - boneless skinless turkey breast halves
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 cup water
  • COMPOTE
  • 1 cup frozen cranberries
  • 1 - apple, peeled cored and diced
  • 1 cup raspberries
  • 2/3 cup water
  • 3/4 cup brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon lime or lemon juice
  • 1/4 teaspoon crushed red peppers
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg

How To Make slow cooked turkey with cran-rasp compote

  • Step 1
    Mix salt, pepper, thyme, and garlic powder. Rub over breasts and place in slow cooker. Pour water around turkey. Cook on low for 3-4 hours.
  • Step 2
    Remove turkey from slow cooker and let stand 10 minutes before slicing. Use foil tent to keep warm.
  • Step 3
    Meanwhile, in a medium saucepan, combine sugar, nutmeg, ginger, red peppers, lemon juice and water. Stir to combine. Put frozen cranberries in pan and cover with water mixture. Bring to a boil, boil three minutes before adding diced apples, boil two minutes before adding raspberries. Remove from heat and stir to combine.

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