Ingredients for Apple Sage Roast Turkey
- 1/3 cup plus 2 tablespoons Apple Cider
- 1/3 cup Apple Jelly
- 2 tablespoons Butter
- 1 (12 to 14 pound) whole Turkey
- Salt and freshly ground black Pepper (to taste)
- 25 to 30 fresh Sage leaves (plus more for garnish)
- 2-3 cups Apple wedges
- additional Apple slices (for garnish, as needed)
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How to Make Apple Sage Roast Turkey
- In a small saucepan over medium heat, melt 1/3 cup (80ml) apple jelly and 2 tablespoons (30g) butter with 1/3 cup (80ml) apple cider. Stir until smooth and completely melted.
- Remove from heat and set aside to cool slightly.
- Rinse the turkey inside and out and pat it dry with paper towels. Rub the turkey inside and out with 2 tablespoons (30ml) of apple cider. Season generously with salt and freshly ground black pepper.
- Gently loosen the skin over the entire turkey breast using your fingers. Be careful not to tear the skin.
- Slide approximately 20-25 fresh sage leaves under the loosened skin of the breast. Replace the skin.
- Loosely stuff the neck and body cavities of the turkey with 2-3 cups of apple wedges and a few more sage leaves (reserve some for garnish).
- Secure both cavities with kitchen twine or skewers.
- Truss the turkey legs together using kitchen twine. Brush the entire turkey generously with the apple cider-jelly-butter mixture.
- Roast the turkey according to its weight. (Refer to a reliable roasting chart for recommended time and temperature based on your turkey's weight. A general guideline is 13-15 minutes per pound at 325°F (165°C), plus an additional 30 minutes). Use a meat thermometer to ensure the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C) in the thickest part of the thigh.
- Let the turkey rest for at least 20 minutes before carving. This allows the juices to redistribute, resulting in a more tender and flavorful bird. Garnish with reserved sage leaves and additional apple slices before serving.
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
162 g
Sugar
581g
Fat
762g
Carbs
65g
