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Turkey Fillets with Apple

Turkey Fillets with Apple are a delicious way to create a wholesome Thanksgiving dinner turkey recipe with a personal touch. These individual fillets are a great alternative to a whole roast turkey dinner recipe.

Why You'll Love This Recipe

Here are the top 5 reasons why you should make Turkey Fillets with Apple for your Thanksgiving dinner:

1. Easy to Prepare: These turkey fillets are quick and easy to prepare, making them a great option for a stress-free Thanksgiving meal. Simply season the fillets, pan-sear them, and then bake them with sliced apples for a flavorful and juicy dish.

2. Perfect Portions: Instead of dealing with a whole roast turkey, these individual fillets are perfect for serving up individual portions. This makes it easier to control portion sizes and ensures that everyone gets a tender and juicy piece of turkey.

3. Flavorful Twist: The addition of sliced apples to this recipe adds a deliciously sweet and savory twist to the traditional Thanksgiving turkey. The apples caramelize in the oven, adding a burst of flavor that complements the tender turkey fillets perfectly.

4. Family Favorite: This recipe is sure to be a hit with the whole family. The combination of juicy turkey fillets and sweet apples is a crowd-pleaser that will have everyone coming back for seconds.

5. Personal Touch: By making Turkey Fillets with Apple, you are putting your own personal touch on the traditional Thanksgiving turkey recipe. This dish is a perfect way to add a little extra love and care to your holiday meal.

Cooking MethodSlow Cooker

Ingredients

  • TURKEY FILLETS:
  • 4 boneless skinless turkey fillets
  • 1/2 cup apple juice
  • 1 tablespoon dark rum
  • salt, to taste
  • pepper, freshly ground, to taste
  • APPLE RUM SAUCE:
  • 2/3 cup apple juice
  • 2 tb dark rum
  • 2 teaspoon honey
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 2 tablespoon cold water
  • apple wedges

Instructions

TURKEY FILLETS:

  1. Combine 1/2 cup apple juice, rum, salt and pepper for marinade.
     
  2. In a shallow dish, pour marinade over turkey, cover and marinate 2 hours in a refrigerator.
     
  3. Grill turkey fillets on a barbecue or electric grill or broil them in the oven, until pinkness disappears, about 5 minutes on each side.

APPLE RUM SAUCE:

  1. In a saucepan, combine remaining apple juice, rum and honey and bring to a boil over medium heat.
     
  2. Stir cornstarch into cold water and add to boiling liquid, stirring continuously until well blended.
     
  3. Cook for 1 minute.
     
  4. To serve, drizzle apple rum sauce over each turkey fillet. Garnish with fresh apple wedges.

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