Turkey roll with cranberry and cherry sauce
This turkey roll with cranberry and cherry sauce is an elegant festive main course. Succulent turkey breast roast is served with a glossy sauce of fresh cherries, cranberry jelly, dried cranberries and a splash of brandy. The Thermomix TM7 keeps the sauce at precise temperature while stirring automatically, so the flavours blend evenly without sticking or burning.
About this recipe
Turkey roll with cranberry and cherry sauce Thermomix TM7 is the festive main course you will want on your table every Christmas. Searching for an all-in-one kitchen machine recipe that delivers a restaurant-quality roast without stress? This dish pairs a tender turkey breast roast with a glossy sauce built from fresh cherries, cranberry jelly, dried cranberries, brandy and a whisper of hot English mustard. The TM7 handles the delicate sauce work: its precise heating keeps the sugary cherry and cranberry mixture from catching on the base of the mixing bowl, while the rotating blades stir continuously so the jelly melts evenly into the brandy. Seasoned simply with sea salt and ground pepper, the turkey stays the hero, with the fruity sauce adding a sweet-tart contrast and a gentle warming kick. Ideal for a festive dinner party or an indulgent Sunday roast, this recipe proves that an impressive centrepiece can be almost hands-free.
Preparation tips
- Pat the turkey breast roast dry and rub it with sea salt and ground pepper before cooking so the seasoning penetrates the meat; letting it rest after roasting keeps the juices locked in for moist, sliceable portions.
- Add the brandy to the cherry and cranberry sauce at the start of heating so the alcohol cooks off gently, leaving only its warm aroma; stir in the hot English mustard towards the end to preserve its punchy character.
- If fresh cherries are out of season, use frozen cherries straight from the freezer and reduce the water slightly; taste the sauce before serving and balance sweetness with an extra pinch of ground pepper or mustard.
Recipe variations
- Alcohol-free version: simply replace the brandy with unsweetened apple juice or a splash of cherry juice, keeping the cranberry jelly and fresh cherries intact; the sauce stays glossy and fruity, making this turkey roll suitable for the whole family including children.
- Festive winter variation: swap half the cherries for quartered fresh figs or segments of clementine and add a cinnamon stick while the sauce reduces, then serve the turkey roll with roast potatoes and sprouts for a full Christmas dinner centrepiece.
Thermomix TM7 Benefits
- Precise heating - The Thermomix heats the cherry and cranberry sauce at exact temperature so the sugary jelly never burns. [Precise control]. [Precision Control]
- Hands-free cooking - The TM7 stirs the brandy sauce continuously while the turkey roll roasts, leaving you free elsewhere. [Hands-free]. [Hands-Free]
- Grating ease - The Thermomix grates fresh nutmeg or zests citrus in seconds to customise your cranberry cherry sauce. [Multi-functionality]. [Multi-Function]
- Weighing accuracy - The integrated scale of the TM7 weighs the cranberry jelly and water directly in the bowl for consistent results. [Built-in scale]. [Built-in Scale]
- Silky emulsifying - The TM7 emulsifies the mustard and brandy into a stable, glossy sauce that clings to every turkey slice. [Automatic stirring]. [Hands-Free]
Ingredients
- water
- turkey breast roast roll
- water
- fresh cherries
- dried cranberries
- cranberry sauce (jelly)
- ground black pepper
- sea salt
- brandy
- hot English mustard