Deconstructed Roast Turkey With Orange Chestnut Pumpernickel Stuffing

1 (1-pound) turkey breast
3 tablespoons unsalted butter

3/4 cup celery, finely diced

3/4 cup onion, finely diced
2 cups Florida orange juice
1 cup chestnut purée
3/4 cup dark rum
1 cup pumpernickel bread, cut into 1/4-inch cubes, toasted
3/4 cup Florida orange segments, chopped
3/4 cup whole chestnuts, roasted, roughly chopped

Oregano sprigs, if desired

Yield: Makes 6 Servings

Preheat oven to 350°F.

Line sheet pan with parchment paper; place turkey breast on parchment paper. Roast until internal temperature reaches 165°F. Let stand for 20 minutes.

While turkey is standing, melt butter in sauté pan over medium heat; add celery and onion and cook for 2 minutes. Add orange juice and chestnut purée; stir until mixture is smooth. Add dark rum; cook for 5 to 8 minutes or until thickened. Remove from heat; fold in pumpernickel bread cubes, orange segments and chestnuts.

Slice roast turkey; place turkey slices on serving plate. Spoon stuffing mixture over turkey slices.

Garnish with oregano sprig, if desired. Serve immediately.

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