Maple-Glazed Turkey with Smoked Turkey Stuffing

Name: Maple-Glazed Turkey with Smoked Turkey Stuffing
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 turkey (about 15 lbs/7.5 kg), including giblets; Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste; 1/4 cup (50 mL) butter, softened; 1/2 cup (125 mL) pure maple syrup; 1 tbsp (15 mL) Worcestershire sauce; 1 tbsp (15 mL) peanut oil; 4 slices bacon, finely chopped; 2 stalks celery, diced; 1 large tart apple, peeled and diced; 1 cup (250 mL) minced onion; 1 tsp (5 mL) dried sage; 1 tsp (5 mL) dried thyme; 1/2 tsp (2 mL) dried rosemary, crumbled; Pinch ground nutmeg; 4 cups (1 L) toasted bread cubes; 2 cups (500 mL) diced smoked turkey breast; 1 cup (250 mL) chopped toasted walnuts; 1 cup (250 mL) chicken or turkey broth; Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

Servings: persons

1 turkey (about 15 lbs/7.5 kg), including giblets
Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
1/4 cup (50 mL) butter, softened
1/2 cup (125 mL) pure maple syrup
1 tbsp (15 mL) Worcestershire sauce
1 tbsp (15 mL) peanut oil
4 slices bacon, finely chopped
2 stalks celery, diced
1 large tart apple, peeled and diced
1 cup (250 mL) minced onion
1 tsp (5 mL) dried sage
1 tsp (5 mL) dried thyme
1/2 tsp (2 mL) dried rosemary, crumbled
Pinch ground nutmeg
4 cups (1 L) toasted bread cubes
2 cups (500 mL) diced smoked turkey breast
1 cup (250 mL) chopped toasted walnuts
1 cup (250 mL) chicken or turkey broth
Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

1
Follow recipe for Traditional Roast Turkey, using turkey, salt, pepper and butter.
2
Prepare the glaze: Combine maple syrup, Worcestershire sauce and oil.
3
During the last hour of roasting, brush turkey every 20 minutes with glaze.
4
Prepare the stuffing: In a skillet, over medium heat, saute bacon until cooked but not crisp.
5
Add celery, apple, onion, sage, thyme, rosemary and nutmeg; saute for 3 minutes.
6
Add bread cubes, smoked turkey, walnuts, broth, salt, pepper and giblets (if using).
7
Just before serving, stir 1/2 cup (125 mL) turkey drippings into stuffing and reheat.
8
Serve turkey with stuffing.

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.

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 19 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 turkey (about 15 lbs/7.5 kg), including giblets, Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste, 1/4 cup (50 mL) butter, softened, 1/2 cup (125 mL) pure maple syrup, and more.

Yes, Maple-Glazed Turkey with Smoked Turkey Stuffing 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!