Apple & Herb Roasted Turkey
Apple & Herb Roasted Turkey is a flavorful and aromatic main dish, perfect for festive occasions like Thanksgiving or Christmas. The turkey is seasoned with a blend of fresh herbs such as thyme, rosemary, and sage, and complemented by the subtle sweetness of apples. Roasted to golden perfection, the result is a juicy, tender turkey with a savory-herbaceous flavor profile and hints of fruity freshness. Ideal for serving with classic sides like mashed potatoes, roasted vegetables, cranberry sauce, and rich gravy, it makes a stunning centerpiece for any holiday table.
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup minced fresh sage
- 1/4 cup minced fresh rosemary
- 1 turkey (14 pounds)
- 1 medium apple, quartered
- 1 medium onion, halved
- 1 celery rib, halved
- 1/2 cup butter, melted
- 1/2 cup apple jelly, warmed
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325°. Combine sage and rosemary. With fingers, carefully loosen skin from the turkey breast; rub herbs under the skin. Secure skin to underside of breast with toothpicks.
- Place breast side up on a rack in a roasting pan. Place apple, onion and celery in turkey cavity. Brush turkey with butter.
- Roast, uncovered, until a thermometer inserted in thickest part of thigh reads 170°-175°, 3 to 3-1/2 hours. (Cover loosely with foil if turkey browns too quickly.) Remove turkey from oven, brush with apple jelly. Tent with foil and let stand 15 minutes before removing toothpicks and carving.
Nutrition
Calories: 626kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 72gFat: 31gSaturated Fat: 11gCholesterol: 262mgSodium: 222mgSugar: 9g
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