CRANBERRY-ORANGE GLAZED TURKEY

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Enjoy this roasted turkey that's glazed with cranberry and orange mixture - a perfect dinner for Thanksgiving occasion.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 3h40m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/3 cup packed brown sugar
2 tablespoons grated orange peel
2/3 cup orange juice
1 can (14 oz) whole berry cranberry sauce
1 whole turkey (12 to 14 lb), thawed if frozen
2 tablespoons butter or margarine, melted
2 teaspoons kosher (coarse) salt
2 teaspoons coarse ground black pepper
Fresh thyme and rosemary sprigs, fresh cranberries and kumquats, if desired

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F. In 1-quart saucepan, heat brown sugar, orange peel, orange juice and cranberry sauce to boiling. Reduce heat to low; simmer 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until thickened. Cool completely. Set aside 1/2 cup cranberry mixture for basting; refrigerate remaining cranberry mixture for serving.
  • Fold wings across back of turkey so tips are touching. Tie legs together with heavy string. On rack in shallow roasting pan, place turkey, breast side up. Brush butter over turkey. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Insert ovenproof meat thermometer so tip is in thickest part of inside thigh and does not touch bone.
  • Roast uncovered 2 hours 30 minutes to 3 hours, basting with 1/2 cup cranberry mixture after 2 hours. Turkey is done when thermometer reads at least 165°F and legs move easily when lifted or twisted. Place turkey on warm platter; cover with foil. Let stand 15 minutes before carving. Serve with reserved cranberry mixture. Garnish with herbs, cranberries and kumquats.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 633, Carbohydrate 20 g, Fat 3 1/2, Fiber 1 g, Protein 73 g, SaturatedFat 9 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 522 mg

Amahle Chonco
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I made this recipe for Christmas dinner and it was a hit! The turkey was moist and flavorful, and the glaze was delicious. Everyone raved about it.


Gamini K
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The glaze is the star of this dish! It's sweet, tangy, and just the right amount of tart. I could eat it by the spoonful.


Sujan Tamang
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This recipe is a bit too complicated for me. I prefer simpler recipes that don't require a lot of ingredients or steps.


Ak Ahmad Khan
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I've tried many turkey recipes over the years, but this one is by far the best. The turkey is always moist and juicy, and the glaze is the perfect balance of sweet and tart. I highly recommend this recipe!


Diyaa Elshamy
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I'm not a big fan of turkey, but this recipe changed my mind! The cranberry-orange glaze is amazing and really makes the turkey taste special. I'll definitely be making this again.


M Jahzab
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I made this recipe for Christmas dinner and it was a hit! The turkey was moist and flavorful, and the glaze was delicious. Everyone raved about it.


John Harris
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The glaze is the star of this dish! It's sweet, tangy, and just the right amount of tart. I could eat it by the spoonful.


Carl May
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This recipe is a bit too complicated for me. I prefer simpler recipes that don't require a lot of ingredients or steps.


Taavet Tamm
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I've tried many turkey recipes over the years, but this one is by far the best. The turkey is always moist and juicy, and the glaze is the perfect balance of sweet and tart. I highly recommend this recipe!


Simply Me
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I'm not a fan of turkey, but this recipe changed my mind! The cranberry-orange glaze is amazing and really makes the turkey taste special. I'll definitely be making this again.


Desiree Nicholas
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I made this recipe for Thanksgiving dinner and it was a huge success! The turkey was cooked perfectly and the glaze was delicious. Everyone raved about it.


Pz Milak
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This recipe is a keeper! I've made it twice now and it's been a hit both times. The turkey is moist and flavorful, and the glaze is to die for. I highly recommend this recipe.


Ebony Hodges
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I followed the recipe exactly and my turkey came out dry and overcooked. I'm not sure what went wrong.


Peter Brucato
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This is my new go-to turkey recipe! It's so easy to make and always turns out perfectly. The glaze is the star of the show - it's sweet, tangy, and just the right amount of tart. I've made this recipe for Thanksgiving and Christmas dinner, and it's a


Augi Hernandez
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I was hesitant to try this recipe because I'm not a big fan of turkey, but I'm so glad I did! The cranberry-orange glaze is amazing and really elevates the flavor of the turkey. It was moist and juicy, and the skin was perfectly crispy. Even my picky