Slow-Cooked Turkey with Berry Compote

Total Time:Prep: 35 min. Cook: 3 hrs + standing.

By Taste Of Home Editorial Team

Recipe by Margaret Bracher, Robertsdale, Alabama

Tested by Taste of Home Test Kitchen

Updated on Nov. 15, 2022

We love to eat turkey, and on hot summer days, here's how we get our fix. For golden-brown turkey, broil for a few minutes before serving. —Margaret Bracher, Robertsdale, Alabama


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    Slow-Cooked Turkey with Berry Compote

    Yield:12 servings (3-1/4 cups compote)
    Prep:35 min
    Cook:3 hours

    Ingredients

    • 1 teaspoon salt
    • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
    • 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
    • 1/2 teaspoon pepper
    • 2 boneless turkey breast halves (2 pounds each)
    • 1/3 cup water
    • compote:
      • 2 medium apples, peeled and finely chopped
      • 2 cups fresh raspberries
      • 2 cups fresh blueberries
      • 1 cup white grape juice
      • 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
      • 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
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    Directions

    1. Mix salt, garlic powder, thyme and pepper; rub over turkey breasts. Place in a 5- or 6-qt. slow cooker. Pour water around turkey. Cook, covered, on low 3-4 hours (a thermometer inserted in turkey should read at least 165°).
    2. Remove turkey from slow cooker; tent with foil. Let stand 10 minutes before slicing.
    3. Meanwhile, in a large saucepan, combine compote ingredients. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium; cook, uncovered, stirring occasionally, until mixture is slightly thickened and apples are tender, 15-20 minutes. Serve turkey with compote.