Description
A succulent roast turkey basted in a reduction of pure maple syrup, fresh cranberries, and bright orange citrus for a balanced, festive flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 lb whole turkey, thawed
- 1 cup pure maple syrup
- 1 cup fresh cranberries
- 1/2 cup fresh orange juice
- 1 tablespoon orange zest
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 2 tablespoons fresh thyme leaves
- 4 cloves garlic, smashed
- 2 tablespoons kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325°F (165°C). Pat turkey skin dry and season the cavity with salt, pepper, and garlic.
- Place turkey on a V-rack in a roasting pan and roast until internal temperature reaches 145°F.
- In a saucepan, simmer maple syrup, cranberries, orange juice, and zest over medium heat until cranberries burst and liquid reduces by half.
- Remove turkey from oven and brush the reduced glaze evenly over the breast and legs.
- Increase oven temperature to 375°F (190°C). Return turkey to oven, basting every 15 minutes.
- Remove turkey when internal temperature hits 165°F (74°C).
- Rest the turkey for 30 minutes before carving.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 3 hours
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American