APPLE SAGE ROAST TURKEY
This is a typical sage roasted turkey with a little bit of an extra punch. This attractive turkey also lends itself to a fantastic gravy.
Provided by submrnfamily
Categories Whole Turkey
Time 3h20m
Yield 1 Whole Turkey
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- In small saucepan over medium heat, stir 1/3 cup apple cider, jelly, and butter until the mixture is melted and smooth.
- Remove from heat.
- Rub the turkey inside and out with the 2 tablespoons apple cider and sprinkle with salt and pepper.
- Gently loosen the skin over the entire turkey breast by inserting fingertips between skin and flesh.
- Slide as many sage leaves as you want under the skin and place the skin back in place.
- Stuff the neck and body cavities of turkey loosely with apple wedges and some more sage leaves, making sure to reserve a few for garnish.
- Close both cavities with skewers.
- Truss the turkey and brush with cider mixture.
- Roast according to weight.
- Serve the turkey garnished with reserved sage leaves and additional apple slices.
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