Best 6 Easy Turkey With Apples Glaze Recipes

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Cooking a delectable and juicy turkey with an irresistibly sweet and tangy apple glaze can be an effortless culinary adventure. Whether you're hosting a special gathering or simply looking for a comforting meal, this dish promises to tantalize taste buds and leave your kitchen filled with the delightful aroma of roasted turkey and caramelized apples. From selecting the perfect turkey to mastering the art of brining, roasting, and glazing, this comprehensive guide will walk you through every step of the process, ensuring a perfectly cooked turkey that's moist, succulent, and bursting with flavor.

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BUTTERFLIED TURKEY WITH APPLE-CRANBERRY GLAZE



Butterflied Turkey with Apple-Cranberry Glaze image

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     main-dish

Time 10h50m

Yield 8 to 10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 1/4 cups kosher salt
3/4 cup packed light brown sugar
1/4 cup coriander seeds, cracked
3 star anise pods
1 teaspoon white peppercorns
1 3-inch unpeeled piece ginger, thinly sliced
3 cloves garlic, smashed
1 12-pound turkey, butterflied (ask your butcher to do this)
2 teaspoons ground coriander
3 cups apple cider
1 2-inch piece ginger, thinly sliced
1 cup fresh or frozen cranberries
1 to 3 dried red chile peppers
1/2 cup molasses
1/2 cup apple cider vinegar
Kosher salt
2 to 4 tablespoons cold unsalted butter, diced

Steps:

  • Prepare the turkey a day or two before roasting: Bring 3 quarts water, the salt, brown sugar, coriander seeds, star anise, peppercorns, ginger and garlic to a boil in a large saucepan over medium-high heat, stirring to dissolve the salt and sugar. Remove from the heat and add 4 cups cold water; cool to room temperature. Place the turkey in a large container, pour the brine over it, cover and refrigerate at least 6 hours or overnight. Remove the turkey, dry it well and pat all over with the ground coriander. Let dry in the refrigerator at least 4 hours or overnight.
  • Make the glaze: Bring the cider, ginger, cranberries, chiles, molasses and vinegar to a boil in a saucepan over medium-high heat. Reduce to a simmer and cook until thick, whisking occasionally, about 30 minutes. Strain the glaze and season with salt.
  • Preheat the oven to 375º. Place the turkey breast-side up on a rack in a roasting pan and roast 1 hour 10 minutes, or until a thermometer inserted into the thigh registers 155º to 160º. Continue roasting, brushing with the glaze every 10 minutes, until brown and crisp, about 30 more minutes. Transfer to a cutting board and let rest 15 minutes before carving. Alternatively, grill the turkey: Preheat a grill to medium on one side. Place the turkey breast-side up on the cooler side of the grill (position a drip pan under the grate), cover and cook until 165º, about 1 hour 20 minutes. Brush with the glaze and grill, uncovered, 10 more minutes.
  • Heat the remaining glaze with any pan drippings in a saucepan over medium heat and whisk in the butter. Carve the turkey and serve with the extra glaze.

DELICIOUS TURKEY GLAZE



Delicious Turkey Glaze image

A delicious holiday turkey glaze.

Provided by Jane Townsend

Categories     Side Dish     Sauces and Condiments Recipes     Sauce Recipes

Time 50m

Yield 1

Number Of Ingredients 3

¼ cup sugar-free organic apple juice
⅓ cup melted butter
⅓ cup honey

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, whisk together the apple cider, butter and honey.
  • Brush over entire bird 45 minutes before it completes cooking. Repeat several times before removing turkey from oven.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 915.2 calories, Carbohydrate 100.4 g, Cholesterol 162.7 mg, Fat 61.4 g, Fiber 0.3 g, Protein 1 g, SaturatedFat 38.9 g, Sodium 442.2 mg, Sugar 99.6 g

TURKEY WITH APPLE SLICES



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Any day can be "Turkey Day" when you make this smaller-scale main course from Mary Lou Wayman of Salt Lake City, Utah. Her moist tasty tenderloins--and tangy apple glaze--offer the goodness of turkey in a hurry without a fridge-filling surplus.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 15m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 turkey breast tenderloins (about 4 ounces each)
1 tablespoon butter
2 tablespoons maple syrup
1 tablespoon cider vinegar
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1/2 teaspoon chicken bouillon granules
1 medium tart apple, sliced

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, cook turkey in butter over medium heat for 4-5 minutes on each side or until the juices run clear. Remove from the skillet; cover and keep warm., In the same skillet, combine the syrup, vinegar, mustard and bouillon. Add the apple; cook and stir over medium heat for 2-3 minutes or until apple is tender. Serve with turkey.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 263 calories, Fat 7g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 71mg cholesterol, Sodium 374mg sodium, Carbohydrate 24g carbohydrate (19g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 27g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

GRILLED TURKEY BREAST WITH HONEY-APPLE GLAZE



Grilled Turkey Breast with Honey-Apple Glaze image

Yearning for fall flavors? Turn to the grill to make juicy turkey coated with a luscious--and easy--glaze based on prepared apple butter.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 1h40m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 6

1/3 cup apple butter
2 tablespoons honey
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1 teaspoon oil
1/4 teaspoon paprika
1 (4 to 5-lb.) fresh or frozen whole turkey breast, thawed, skin removed

Steps:

  • Heat gas or charcoal grill for indirect cooking as directed by manufacturer. In small bowl, combine all ingredients except turkey breast; blend well.
  • When grill is heated, carefully oil grill rack. Place turkey breast on grill directly over drip pan. Insert meat thermometer into thickest part of breast. Brush turkey with apple butter mixture. Cover grill; cook 1 to 1 1/2 hours or until thermometer registers 170°F. and juices run clear when pierced with fork, brushing turkey breast occasionally with apple butter mixture.
  • Remove turkey breast from grill. Let stand 15 minutes before slicing. Season to taste with salt and pepper.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 155, Carbohydrate 2 g, Cholesterol 95 mg, Fiber 0 g, Protein 34 g, SaturatedFat 0 g, ServingSize 1/10 of Recipe, Sodium 75 mg, Sugar 2 g

APPLE & HERB ROASTED TURKEY



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My daughter loves to help me make this moist apple turkey. Her job is to hand Mommy the ingredients-if she doesn't eat them first! -Kimberly Jackson, Gay, Georgia

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 3h20m

Yield 14 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

1/4 cup minced fresh sage
1/4 cup minced fresh rosemary
1 turkey (14 pounds)
1 medium apple, quartered
1 medium onion, halved
1 celery rib, halved
1/2 cup butter, melted
1/2 cup apple jelly, warmed

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325°. Combine sage and rosemary. With fingers, carefully loosen skin from the turkey breast; rub herbs under the skin. Secure skin to underside of breast with toothpicks., Place breast side up on a rack in a roasting pan. Place apple, onion and celery in turkey cavity. Brush turkey with butter., Roast, uncovered, until a thermometer inserted in thickest part of thigh reads 170°-175°, 3 to 3-1/2 hours. (Cover loosely with foil if turkey browns too quickly.) Remove turkey from oven; brush with apple jelly. Tent with foil and let stand 15 minutes before removing toothpicks and carving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 626 calories, Fat 31g fat (11g saturated fat), Cholesterol 262mg cholesterol, Sodium 222mg sodium, Carbohydrate 10g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 72g protein.

APPLE-STUFFED TURKEY



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This simple recipe takes the headache out of holiday baking. There are only three ingredients, and no basting or constant checking is required.

Provided by meezermex

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Turkey     Whole Turkey Recipes

Time 3h

Yield 15

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 (12 pound) whole turkey - thawed, neck and giblets removed
¼ cup vegetable oil, or as needed
5 apples, cored and quartered
5 pounds whole unpeeled apples

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  • If necessary, unbind legs of turkey. Rinse and dry turkey with paper towels. Place turkey into a roasting pan with a lid, and rub the oil all over the turkey, inside and out. Stuff the body and neck cavities of the turkey with the apple quarters; arrange whole apples around the turkey in the roasting pan. Scatter any extra apple quarters into the pan. Cover the roasting pan.
  • Roast in the preheated oven until the skin is browned and the meat is beginning to separate from the legs, 2 1/2 to 3 hours. Remove lid in last 20 minutes of roasting if needed to brown skin. Use pan drippings for gravy, if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 671.4 calories, Carbohydrate 27.3 g, Cholesterol 211.6 mg, Fat 29.1 g, Fiber 4.7 g, Protein 73 g, SaturatedFat 8 g, Sodium 177.4 mg, Sugar 20.5 g

Tips:

  • Brine the turkey: Brining the turkey in a saltwater solution helps to keep it moist and flavorful. You can brine the turkey for up to 24 hours, but 12 hours is usually sufficient.
  • Use a flavorful glaze: The glaze is what gives the turkey its delicious flavor. There are many different glaze recipes available, so choose one that you think your family will enjoy. Some popular glaze ingredients include maple syrup, brown sugar, honey, and spices.
  • Roast the turkey at a high temperature: Roasting the turkey at a high temperature (425°F) helps to brown the skin and keep the meat moist. Once the turkey is browned, you can reduce the heat to 325°F and continue roasting until it is cooked through.
  • Let the turkey rest before carving: Once the turkey is cooked, let it rest for 10-15 minutes before carving. This allows the juices to redistribute throughout the meat, making it more tender and flavorful.

Conclusion:

Turkey with apples is a classic dish that is perfect for a special occasion dinner. With a little planning and preparation, you can make a delicious turkey that your family and friends will love. Just remember to follow these tips: brine the turkey, use a flavorful glaze, roast the turkey at a high temperature, and let the turkey rest before carving. With these tips, you'll be sure to make a perfect turkey every time.

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