ORANGE GLAZED TURKEY

Steps:

• In a bowl, mix the salt, pepper, savory and sage.
• Rub 1 Tablespoon of seasoning in the turkey cavity.
• Place the pears, onion and celery also in the cavity.
• Tie the drumsticks together.
• Place turkey on a rack with breast side up in a roasting pan.
• Combine butter and remaining seasoning mixture; brush over turkey.
• Bake, uncovered, at 325 degrees for 3 1/4 to 3 1/2 hours.
• Make sure you check the instructions for cooking time on your turkey label.
• While turkey is cooking, combine orange marmalade, orange juice and honey in saucepan.
• Bring mixture to boil.
• Reduce the heat until sauce thickens.
• Set aside and keep warm.
• When turkey begins to brown, cover lightly with a tent of foil.
• Bake 1 hour longer or until meat thermometer reads 180 degrees, brushing occasionally with orange glaze.
• Cover and let stand for 15 minutes before carving.
• Thicken pan juices for gravy with water and cornstarch, if desired.