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Maple-Butter-Glazed Turkey

Maple-Butter-Glazed Turkey: Your New Holiday Showstopper

Maple-Butter-Glazed Turkey is a heartwarming centerpiece, perfect for gatherings, combining sweet maple and rich butter flavors.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 2 hours 30 minutes
Resting Time 30 minutes
Total Time 3 hours 30 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Turkey
  • 1 whole Turkey The centerpiece of the dish
For the Glaze
  • 1/2 cup Maple Syrup Can swap with honey for a unique taste
  • 1/2 cup Butter Preferably unsalted
For the Herbs
  • to taste Fresh Herbs (e.g., rosemary, thyme) Dried herbs can work too; use about a third of the amount

Equipment

  • roasting pan
  • Meat thermometer
  • medium bowl

Method
 

Preparation and Cooking Steps
  1. Preheat your oven to 325°F (163°C).
  2. In a medium bowl, melt about half a cup of butter and mix in an equal amount of maple syrup. Optionally add fresh herbs.
  3. Rub the turkey with the maple-butter mixture thoroughly.
  4. Place the glazed turkey breast side up in a roasting pan and roast for 2 to 2.5 hours, basting every 30 minutes.
  5. Check internal temperature after about 2 hours. It should reach at least 165°F (74°C).
  6. Once cooked, remove from the oven and let the turkey rest for 20-30 minutes before carving.
  7. Carve the turkey and serve with extra glaze, if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 5gProtein: 28gFat: 24gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 12gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 300mgSugar: 4gVitamin A: 5IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 1mgIron: 5mg

Notes

Basting every 30 minutes keeps the skin moist. Resting the turkey redistributes juices for tender meat.

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