FRUIT-GLAZED TURKEY
I came up with this recipe one holiday when my family asked that I make something other than the same old turkey. They loved this fruity version. -Christal Helman, Lisbon, Ohio
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 4h
Yield 12 servings (2-1/2 cups gravy).
Number Of Ingredients 18
Steps:
- In a large bowl, combine the first eight ingredients. Loosely stuff into turkey just before baking. Place remaining stuffing in a greased 1-qt. baking dish; cover and refrigerate until ready to bake. Skewer turkey openings; tie drumsticks together. Place breast side up on a rack in a roasting pan. Bake, uncovered, at 325° for 1 hour., Meanwhile, in a blender, combine the glaze ingredients; cover and process until smooth. Cover and refrigerate 1 cup for gravy. Brush turkey with some of the remaining glaze. Add 1/2 in. of hot water to the roasting pan. , Bake 2-1/2 to 3 hours longer or until a thermometer reads 180° for the turkey and 165° for the stuffing, basting two to three times with glaze and occasionally with pan drippings (cover loosely with foil if turkey browns too quickly). Discard any unused basting glaze., Cover and bake additional stuffing, for 30-40 minutes. Uncover; bake 10 minutes longer or until lightly browned. Cover turkey and let stand for 20 minutes before removing stuffing and carving turkey., For gravy, loosen browned bits from the roasting pan. Pour pan drippings and browned bits into a bowl. Skim fat, reserving 1/4 cup. In a 2-cup measuring cup, combine pan drippings and enough water or broth to measure 2 cups. , In a large saucepan, combine the flour, salt and pepper; gradually whisk in the reserved 1/4 cup fat and dripping mixture until blended. Cook and stir over medium-high heat until thickened and bubbly. Stir in the reserved glaze. Bring to a boil, cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Serve with turkey.,
Nutrition Facts : Calories 787 calories, Fat 37g fat (15g saturated fat), Cholesterol 245mg cholesterol, Sodium 679mg sodium, Carbohydrate 48g carbohydrate (19g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 66g protein.
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Aila Awan
[email protected]I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a delicious and easy turkey recipe.
ant345_edits
[email protected]This recipe was easy to follow and the turkey turned out great. The glaze was a little too sweet for my taste, but overall this is a great recipe.
shankar bahadur sapkota
[email protected]I've made this turkey several times now and it's always a hit. The glaze is delicious and the turkey is always cooked perfectly. I highly recommend this recipe!
Adele Hardwick
[email protected]This turkey was good, but not great. The glaze was a little too tart for my taste and the turkey was a bit dry. I might try this recipe again with a different glaze.
Rejina Khawas
[email protected]This recipe was a disaster. The glaze was too sweet and the turkey was dry. I would not recommend this recipe to anyone.
sherley contreras
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of turkey, but this recipe changed my mind. The glaze was amazing and the turkey was so moist and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.
Kirunda Jamada
[email protected]This turkey was delicious! The glaze was perfectly balanced and the turkey was cooked to perfection. I will definitely be making this again for Thanksgiving.
bilal shah yasinzai
[email protected]I've made this turkey several times now and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The glaze is so flavorful and the turkey is always juicy and tender. I highly recommend this recipe!
Olayemi Lawal
[email protected]This recipe was easy to follow and the turkey turned out amazing. The glaze was the perfect balance of sweet and savory. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a delicious and easy turkey recipe.
Chandan kumar Mehata
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and the turkey turned out great. The glaze was a little too sweet for my taste, so I might reduce the amount of sugar next time. Overall, this is a great recipe for a special occasion.
Noorfatima Shoaib
[email protected]I was hesitant to try this recipe because I'm not a big fan of fruit-glazed meats, but I was pleasantly surprised. The glaze was subtle and didn't overpower the turkey. The turkey was also very moist and juicy.
jordan kloos
[email protected]This turkey was a hit! The glaze was sweet and tangy, and the turkey was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.