Complement savory slices of roast turkey with a fruity stuffing and cherry glaze.
Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Entree
Time 5h25m
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Heat oven to 325°F. Grease 13x9-inch (3-quart) glass baking dish with shortening or cooking spray; set aside. Remove and discard neck and giblets from turkey. Rinse turkey inside and out with cold water; pat dry with paper towels. In small bowl, mix sage, salt and pepper; rub into turkey skin.
- In 8-inch skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add onion; cook 4 to 6 minutes, stirring occasionally, until tender. In large bowl, thoroughly mix cooked onion and remaining stuffing ingredients.
- Turn turkey breast side down. Fill neck cavity lightly with 1 cup of the stuffing (do not pack stuffing because it will expand during roasting). Fasten neck skin of turkey to back with skewer.
- Turn turkey breast side up. Fold wings across back of turkey so tips are touching. Fill body cavity lightly with 3 cups of the stuffing (do not pack stuffing because it will expand during roasting). Place remaining stuffing in baking dish. Cover with foil; refrigerate until ready to bake. Tuck legs under band of skin at tail (if present), or tie together with heavy string.
- On rack in shallow roasting pan, place turkey, breast side up. Insert ovenproof meat thermometer so tip is in thickest part of inside thigh and does not touch bone.
- Cover turkey loosely with foil or roaster cover; roast 3 hours. Meanwhile, in small bowl, mix glaze ingredients; set aside.
- Uncover turkey and place foil-covered baking dish with stuffing in oven. Roast 45 minutes to 1 hour 30 minutes longer, brushing turkey with glaze frequently, until thermometer reads 165°F and drumsticks move easily when lifted or twisted. Thermometer inserted in center of stuffing in turkey should read 165°F. Remove baking dish with stuffing from oven after 40 to 50 minutes of baking time or when thoroughly heated (165°F).
- Place turkey on warm platter; cover with foil to keep warm. Let stand about 15 minutes for easiest carving. Cover and refrigerate any remaining turkey and stuffing separately.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 780, Carbohydrate 57 g, Cholesterol 165 mg, Fat 3 1/2, Fiber 4 g, Protein 51 g, SaturatedFat 12 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 1210 mg, Sugar 20 g, TransFat 1 1/2 g
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Kwame Priscilla
[email protected]This turkey recipe looks delicious! I'm definitely going to try it for my next holiday dinner.
Umar Raees
[email protected]I'm not sure about the dried cherry-apple stuffing. It sounds a bit too sweet for my taste.
Stella Ifeoma
[email protected]This recipe seems a bit complicated, but I'm willing to try it for Thanksgiving.
Ibrahim Edrissi
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of turkey, but this recipe looks like it might change my mind.
Mary Bidingal
[email protected]This turkey looks amazing! I can't wait to try it.
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[email protected]The stuffing was a bit bland.
Florie Echipare
[email protected]This turkey was a bit dry, but the glaze was very good.
Roodly Joseph
[email protected]The stuffing was delicious! I loved the combination of cherries and apples.
Grey Bumstead
[email protected]This turkey was amazing! The meat was moist and flavorful, and the glaze was the perfect finishing touch. I will definitely be making this again.
Brennan Skinner
[email protected]The stuffing was a bit too sweet for my taste, but the turkey itself was cooked perfectly. I would probably try a different stuffing recipe next time.
Angela Iwanyszyn
[email protected]This turkey was a bit dry for my taste, but the cherry glaze was delicious. I think I would try brining the turkey next time to help keep it moist.
Kristen Bowden
[email protected]The dried cherry-apple stuffing was a great addition to this turkey. It was moist and flavorful, and it added a nice sweetness to the dish. I would definitely recommend using this stuffing recipe.
Felix Addai
[email protected]The cherry glaze on this turkey was amazing! It was the perfect balance of sweet and tart, and it really complemented the flavor of the turkey. I will definitely be using this glaze again.
Brianna Marrero
[email protected]This cherry glazed turkey was a hit at our Thanksgiving dinner! The meat was moist and flavorful, and the dried cherry-apple stuffing was a delicious complement. I will definitely be making this again next year.