Name: Roasted Turkey Breast with Apples, Pumpkin and Marsala Sauce
Prep time: 40 min
Cook time: 1 h 20 min
Total time: 2 h
Yield: 4 serving(s)
Ingredients: 6 cups (1.5 litres) cold water; 1/4 cup (60 ml) salt; 1/4 cup (60 ml) sugar; 1 boneless turkey breast half, about 2 lbs (1 kg), with or without skin; 8 slices butternut squash, 1/2-inch (1-cm) thick, peeled (elongated and seedless part of the squash); 1 Gala apple, peeled, seeded and cut into 4 slices; 2 cloves garlic, peeled and halved; 4 fresh sage leaves; 1/4 cup (60 ml) olive oil; Salt and pepper; 8 thin slices pancetta; 2 tablespoons (30 ml) butter; 1 cup (250 ml) coarsely chopped stale bread; 1/4 cup (60 ml) chopped pecans; 3/4 cup (180 ml) chicken broth; 1/4 cup (60 ml) unsalted butter; 2 tablespoons (30 ml) unbleached all-purpose flour; 3 tablespoons (45 ml) Marsala wine (see note); 1 tablespoon (15 ml) Worcestershire sauce; 1/4 teaspoon (1 ml) celery salt; recipe Butter Mashed Carrots (see recipe)

Roasted Turkey Breast with Apples, Pumpkin and Marsala Sauce

Preparation

40 MIN

Cooking

1 H 20 MIN

Marinating

1 H

Servings

Marsala is an Italian fortified wine, which means that alcohol was added during fermentation. It has a slightly sweet taste. If you do not have Marsala, you can substitute the same amount of white wine or 60 ml (¼ cup) of brandy.