Apple-Sage Roasted Turkey Recipe

Name: Apple-Sage Roasted Turkey
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 cup apple cider or juice; 1/2 cup apple jelly; 1/3 cup butter, cubed; 1/3 cup minced fresh sage; 1/4 cup butter, softened; 1 turkey (14 to 16 pounds); 2 tablespoons apple cider or juice; 1-1/2 teaspoons salt; 1-1/2 teaspoons pepper; 2 large apples, cut into wedges; 1 large onion, cut into wedges; 8 fresh sage leaves

Servings: persons

1/2 cup apple cider or juice
1/2 cup apple jelly
1/3 cup butter, cubed
1/3 cup minced fresh sage
1/4 cup butter, softened
1 turkey (14 to 16 pounds)
2 tablespoons apple cider or juice
1-1/2 teaspoons salt
1-1/2 teaspoons pepper
2 large apples, cut into wedges
1 large onion, cut into wedges
8 fresh sage leaves

1
Preheat oven to 325u00b0. In a small saucepan, combine apple cider, jelly and butter. Cook and stir until butter is melted. Remove from heat and set aside.
2
In a small bowl, combine minced sage and butter. With fingers, carefully loosen skin from the turkey breast; rub butter mixture under the skin. Brush turkey with apple cider. Sprinkle salt and pepper over turkey and inside cavity.
3
Place apples, onion and sage leaves inside the cavity. Tuck wings under turkey; tie drumsticks together. Place breast side up on a rack in a roasting pan.
4
Bake, uncovered, 3-1/2 to 4 hours or until a thermometer inserted in thickest part of thigh reads 170u00b0-175u00b0, basting occasionally with cider mixture. Cover loosely with foil if turkey browns too quickly. Cover and let stand 20 minutes before slicing.
5
Place sliced turkey in freezer containers; top with any cooking juices. Cool and freeze. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Heat through in a covered saucepan, gently stirring and adding a little broth or water if necessary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 cup apple cider or juice, 1/2 cup apple jelly, 1/3 cup butter, cubed, 1/3 cup minced fresh sage, and more.

Yes, Apple-Sage Roasted Turkey falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Apple-Sage Roasted Turkey

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