Slow Cooker Turkey Breast with Maple Dijon Glaze and Apple Cider Gravy

Name: Slow Cooker Turkey Breast with Maple Dijon Glaze and Apple Cider Gravy
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 6 h
Total time: 6 h 15 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 turkey breast (bone-in, skin-on (4-5 pounds, fully thawed)); 1 large firm apple (such as Honeycrisp or Gala, cored and cut into thick wedges); 2 medium shallots (peeled and halved); ¾ cup fresh apple cider; ½ cup low-sodium chicken broth; 1 sprig fresh rosemary; 3 sprigs fresh thyme; 3 tablespoons Dijon mustard; 2 tablespoons pure maple syrup; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 teaspoon smoked paprika; 1 teaspoon garlic powder; ½ teaspoon onion powder; ½ teaspoon dried thyme; 2 teaspoons Diamond Crystal kosher salt (or 1¼ teaspoons Morton kosher salt); ½ teaspoon ground black pepper; 1½ cups cooking liquid (strained and skimmed); 2 tablespoons cornstarch; 2 tablespoons cold water; 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard (or apple cider vinegar); 1 tablespoon cold unsalted butter (optional); Salt and black pepper (to taste)

Instructions

Prep:15minCook:6h

A juicy bone-in slow cooker turkey breast with a maple Dijon glaze, broiled to a deep golden finish and served with an easy apple cider gravy made from the drippings. It's an oven-free main for a smaller Thanksgiving.

Updated at: Mon, 26 Oct 2026 20:19:57 GMT