ROAST TURKEY WITH MAPLE-BUTTER GLAZE

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Provided by Marian Burros

Categories     dinner, roasts, main course

Time 2h30m

Yield 14 to 16 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 fresh turkey, about 14 to 16 pounds
1/2 lemon
1 apple, quartered
1 onion, halved
3 to 4 stalks celery, cut in half
Salt
1/4 pound butter
1/2 cup maple syrup

Steps:

  • Bring turkey to room temperature before roasting.
  • Heat oven to 325 degrees. Wash and dry turkey. Stuff with lemon, apple, onion and celery. Truss, and season with salt.
  • Melt butter in maple syrup over medium heat, and pour over turkey. Place on a rack in a pan. Roast 10 to 12 minutes for each pound. Baste every 20 minutes. Use an instant-read thermometer inserted into thigh without touching bone. (Pop-up thermometers that come with turkeys are unreliable.) Thigh should register 175 to 180 degrees at thickest part, breast meat 170 degrees. Before carving, let rest out of the oven for at least 20 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 519, UnsaturatedFat 12 grams, Carbohydrate 10 grams, Fat 23 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 66 grams, SaturatedFat 8 grams, Sodium 1097 milligrams, Sugar 8 grams, TransFat 0 grams

Mekh Parajuli
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This is the best turkey recipe I've ever tried. The glaze is amazing!


Farman Ali Khan
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I highly recommend this recipe. It's a delicious and easy way to make turkey.


Mitch Clarke
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This recipe is perfect for a special occasion. The turkey is sure to impress your guests.


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I love how this recipe uses simple ingredients. You don't need any fancy spices or herbs.


Obinna Divine
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This recipe is a great way to save time in the kitchen. You can prep the turkey ahead of time and then just roast it on Thanksgiving day.


Maximino Hernandez
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit. The turkey is always moist and juicy.


Jacquelynn
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This recipe is a great way to get your kids to eat turkey. The maple butter glaze makes it sweet and delicious.


Moeez Malik
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I love this recipe because it's so versatile. You can use it to make turkey breast, turkey thighs, or even a whole turkey.


Temam Umer
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover turkey. The turkey salad is delicious and easy to make.


Teagan Meyers
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I made this recipe for Christmas dinner and it was a huge success! The turkey was moist and flavorful, and the glaze was delicious.


MD EMON Ali
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I highly recommend this recipe. It's a delicious and easy way to make turkey.


Faisal Alahmadi
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This recipe is a great way to impress your guests. The turkey is sure to be a showstopper.


Nawab Faheem
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I've never made turkey before, but this recipe made it so easy. The turkey was cooked perfectly.


Ajmal Nazari
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I love how this recipe uses maple butter glaze. It gives the turkey a sweet and savory flavor.


Dasha Kendrick
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This recipe is easy to follow and the end result is a delicious and moist turkey.


Vinamra GupTa
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I followed the recipe exactly and the turkey turned out perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.


Andrew Bristol
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I made this recipe for Thanksgiving dinner and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it.


Coumba Ba
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This recipe is a keeper! The turkey was juicy and flavorful, and the glaze was incredible.


OXY GAMING
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I've tried many turkey recipes over the years, but this one is by far the best. The glaze is amazing.


Guilherme Diogo da Rosa
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This recipe was absolutely delicious! The turkey was moist and flavorful, and the maple butter glaze was the perfect complement. My family raved about it.