MAPLE-BUTTER TURKEY WITH GRAVY

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Thyme, sage and marjoram blend beautifully with apple cider and maple syrup in this recipe from our Test Kitchen. The maple butter can be prepared 1 to 2 days in advance.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 3h40m

Yield 14-16 servings (3-1/3 cups gravy).

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 cups apple cider or juice
1/3 cup maple syrup
3/4 cup butter, cubed
2 tablespoons minced fresh thyme or 2 teaspoons dried thyme
1 tablespoon minced fresh sage or 1 teaspoon dried sage leaves
2 teaspoons dried marjoram
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon pepper
1 turkey (14 to 16 pounds)
2 to 2-1/2 cups chicken broth
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour

Steps:

  • For maple butter, in a small heavy saucepan, bring cider and syrup to a boil. Cook until reduced to 1/2 cup, about 20 minutes. Remove from the heat; stir in the butter, thyme, sage, marjoram, salt and pepper. Transfer to a small bowl; cover and refrigerate until set., With fingers, carefully loosen the skin from both sides of turkey breast. Rub 1/2 cup maple butter under turkey skin. Refrigerate remaining maple butter. Skewer turkey openings; tie drumsticks together. Place on a rack in a roasting pan. Cover with foil and bake at 325° for 2 hours. , Brush top with 1/3 cup maple butter. Bake, uncovered, 1 to 1-1/2 hours longer or until a thermometer reads 180°, basting occasionally with pan drippings. (Cover loosely with foil if turkey browns too quickly.) Remove turkey to a serving platter and keep warm. Cover and let stand for 20 minutes before carving. , Pour drippings and loosened brown bits into a 4-cup measuring cup. Skim and discard fat. Add enough broth to drippings to measure 3 cups. In a large saucepan, combine flour and broth mixture until smooth. Stir in remaining maple butter. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Serve with turkey.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 579 calories, Fat 30g fat (12g saturated fat), Cholesterol 237mg cholesterol, Sodium 506mg sodium, Carbohydrate 10g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 64g protein.

Shonisani Innocent
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Best turkey I've ever had!


Mohammad Bachal
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This turkey was delicious! The glaze was perfect and the gravy was rich and flavorful. I'll definitely be making this again next year.


Vihanga Dedunu
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I'm not a big fan of turkey, but this recipe changed my mind. The maple butter glaze was incredible and the turkey was so moist and flavorful. I'll definitely be making this again.


Muhammad Asslam
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This recipe is a keeper! The turkey was perfectly cooked and the gravy was amazing. I'll definitely be making this again next year.


Ifeanyi Comando
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I've made this recipe several times and it always turns out perfectly. The turkey is always moist and juicy, and the gravy is delicious. I highly recommend this recipe.


Sugey Villalobos
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This is the best turkey recipe I've ever tried. The maple butter glaze is incredible and the turkey is so moist and flavorful. I'll definitely be making this again.


Lord Lordovic
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I made this recipe for Thanksgiving and it was a huge hit! The turkey was perfectly cooked and the gravy was delicious. I'll definitely be making this again.


Abdimalik
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This recipe was easy to follow and the turkey turned out great. The gravy was also very good.


Wyatt Anthony
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I'm so glad I found this recipe. The turkey was moist and juicy, and the glaze was delicious. I'll definitely be making this again.


Jasmine Shah
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This turkey was amazing! The glaze was perfect and the gravy was so flavorful. I'll definitely be making this again next year.


Ammar Sheikh
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I followed the recipe exactly and the turkey turned out perfectly. The gravy was also delicious. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


Ali Sandila
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This recipe is a winner! The turkey was moist and juicy, and the glaze was delicious. I'll definitely be making this again.


Kasem Ali 2.0
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Best turkey I've ever had!


Sofia Maria Deane
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This turkey was delicious! The glaze was perfect and the gravy was rich and flavorful. I'll definitely be making this again next year.


Virgle Nolan
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I'm not usually a fan of turkey, but this recipe changed my mind. The maple butter glaze was incredible and the turkey was so moist and flavorful. I'll definitely be making this again.


Cassidy wolfaardt
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This recipe is a keeper! The turkey was perfectly cooked and the gravy was amazing. I'll definitely be making this again.


New Naat Sharif
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I've tried many turkey recipes over the years, but this one is by far the best. The maple butter glaze gives the turkey a delicious sweet and savory flavor, and the gravy is to die for. I highly recommend this recipe.


Khalid Ebrahim
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This maple butter turkey was a hit at our Thanksgiving dinner! The gravy was rich and flavorful, and the turkey was moist and juicy. We'll definitely be making this recipe again next year.