Apple Cider Turkey Breast Recipe Instructions & Tips:Brown turkey on all sides in oil in a large pot over medium-high heat for 10 minutes. Extract or remove from pot. Add wine to pot, scraping up browned bits from bottom. Add fresh onion, carrot, celery, garlic, sage and cloves to pot. Place and arrange turkey, meaty side down, on vegetables. Add cider, broth, 1/2 cup brandy and salt. Cover and heat to boiling point.
Reduce heat to medium-low, simmer 1-1/2 hours or until internal temperature registers 165 degrees. Extract or remove breast to platter when cool enough to handle.
Meanwhile, strain liquid remaining in pot through sieve into bowl. Discard solids. Return liquid to pot, boil to reduce to about 2 cups, about 30 minutes. Add cream and remaining tablespoon brandy. Bring to simmer. Mix 2 tablespoons water and cornstarch in small bowl. Stir well to evenly combined into pot, cook over medium heat, whisking gently until thickened slightly, about one minute. Taste test for seasonings.
Slice & carve turkey and serve with sauce.
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