Turkey with Prunes in the Oven
Wonderfully tasty and tender - impossible to resist. Turkey with prunes in the oven is an appetizing and distinctive dish that can satisfy both family and guests. Tender turkey fillet with pieces of garlic, prunes, and a sweet honey sauce pleasantly surprises with its flavor.
Updated : 16 June, 2026
Easy
More than 1 hour.
Ingredients
500 grams
Turkey fillet
100 grams
Prunes
4
Garlic
2 tablespoon
Vegetable oil
1 tablespoon
Honey
to taste
Ground black pepper
to taste
Salt
Table
Table of volume measurements:
- teaspoon - 5 ml
- dessert spoon - 10 ml
- tablespoon - 20 ml
- glass - 200 ml
Preparation
Step 1
How do you bake turkey fillet with prunes in the oven? Prepare all the necessary ingredients. I used thigh fillet, as this meat turns out a little softer and fattier. But you can replace it with breast fillet. If your meat is frozen, thaw it beforehand. Use pitted prunes.
Step 2
Wash the turkey, pat it dry, and remove any membranes if needed. Cut the meat into medium pieces.
Step 3
Rinse the prunes. It is best to check the prunes for any remaining pits or pit fragments, because very often small pieces stay inside the fruit and are only discovered during the meal, sometimes with unpleasant consequences for your teeth. So it is better to check everything in advance. If the prunes are too firm, pour boiling water over them and leave for 10 minutes. Then drain the water and dry the dried fruit on a towel.
Step 4
Peel the garlic. Cut large cloves lengthwise into 2–3 pieces. Small cloves can be left whole.
Step 5
In a bowl, combine the turkey fillet and the prunes. Add the vegetable oil, honey, salt, and pepper. It is better to use liquid or semi-liquid honey that has not fully crystallized and hardened. Then it will coat the meat more evenly. If the honey has hardened, it is better to melt it first in the microwave or oven and let it cool.
Step 6
Mix everything and leave the meat to marinate for 2 hours in the refrigerator or for 1 hour at room temperature. Thirty minutes before cooking, turn the oven on to 180°C (350°F).
Step 7
Place the turkey with the prunes into a baking dish. Arrange the garlic cloves on top. Bake the turkey at 180°C (350°F) for about 40 minutes, until a golden crust appears. Baste the turkey from time to time with the juices from the bottom of the dish. The exact cooking time depends on your oven.
Step 8
Serve the turkey with prunes with any side dish. Enjoy your meal!
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