Brined Turkey Breast With Maple Glaze

Ingredients

• 1 (6-8 lb)  turkey breast

Brine

• 1/2 cup kosher salt
• 1/2 cup brown sugar
• 2 cups hot water
• 2 cups apple juice
• 4 cups ice

Glaze

• 1/4 cup maple syrup
• 1/4 cup butter, melted

Directions

1. 1

   Stir the kosher salt and brown sugar into hot water until dissolved.

2. 2

   Mix in apple juice and ice.

3. 3

   Place the turkey breast in a 2 gallon resalable plastic bag; pour the brine over, seal and place in refrigerator for about 2 hours.

4. 4

   Preheat oven to 375 degrees and roast the turkey breast side up on a rack over a shallow roasting pan.

5. 5

   After the first hour begin basting the breast with the maple-butter glaze.

6. 6

   Baste every 15 minutes until the temperature of the breast reaches 165 degrees.

7. 7

   Remove from the oven, tent with foil and allow to rest for 15 to 20 minutes before slicing.