Herb and Pear Glazed Turkey

1. 1

   Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.

2. 2

   Remove the turkey from the refrigerator 45 minutes before you are ready to cook it so that it can come to room temperature.

3. 3

   Mix the butter with the seasoning packet.

4. 4

   Reserve 2 tablespoons of the seasoned butter for the glaze and rub the remaining 6 tablespoons all over the turkey, inside and out, as well as under the skin.

5. 5

   Cut the pear into quarters and put them into the cavity along with the herbs.

6. 6

   Tie up the legs and put the turkey, breast side up, onto the rack in a roasting pan.

7. 7

   Pour 1/2 cup water into the pan and roast for 2 1/2 hours, basting with the pan juices every 15 minutes, while you prepare the glaze.

8. 8

   In a small pot over medium-high heat, add the pear nectar.

9. 9

   Cook, stirring frequently, until the nectar is reduced by 1/3, about 10 minutes.

10. 10

    Remove from the heat and stir in the reserved 2 tablespoons seasoned butter.

11. 11

    When the turkey has cooked for 2 1/2 hours, start basting the turkey with the glaze every 15 minutes until the internal temperature is 165 degrees F in the thickest part of the thigh.

12. 12

    If the turkey starts to brown too quickly, cover with a piece of aluminum foil.

13. 13

    Remove the turkey from the oven, give it one last basting, and let it rest for 15 to 20 minutes before carving.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.