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Roast Turkey with Cherry Salsa

INGREDIENTS

1 1/2 pounds boneless turkey breast
1 teaspoon olive oil
Salt and freshly ground pepper
2 tablespoons orange marmalade
3/4 pound sweet cherries, pitted,or frozen and thawed
1 Granny Smith apple, finely diced
1/2 small red onion, chopped
1/4 cup toasted pecans, chopped
1 jalapeño, finely chopped
2 teaspoons grated fresh ginger

DIRECTIONS

1. Preheat the oven to 375°. In a roasting pan, rub the turkey breast with the olive oil; season with salt and pepper. Roast in the oven for 40 minutes, or until cooked through. Brush the turkey with the marmalade and broil until lightly charred, about 5 minutes.

2. Combine the cherries, apple, onion, pecans, jalapeño and ginger and season with salt. Slice the turkey and serve with the cherry salsa.

Serves 4

Recipe by Wendy Kalen, Food & Wine.com

WINE SUGGESTION 
2006 Rex Hill Jacob-Hart Vineyard Pinot Noir

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