Roasted Turkey with Maple Cranberry Glaze

Recipe courtesy Paula Deen

Show: Paula's Best DishesEpisode: Turkey Time

Rated: 5 stars out of 5Rate itRead users' reviews (20)

Cook Time:
2 hr 30 min
Level:
Easy
Yield:
8 to 10 servings

Times:

Prep: 25 min
Inactive Prep: 25 min
Cook: 2 hr 30 min
Total:: 3 hr 20 min

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Ingredients

Turkey:

8 tablespoons butter, softened
1 tablespoon House Seasoning, recipe follows
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley leaves
2 tablespoons minced shallots
2 tablespoons minced garlic cloves
1 (15-pound) turkey
Stuffing, if desired

Glaze:

3 tablespoons butter
1 (12-ounce bag) cranberries
1/2 cup maple syrup
3/4 cup cranberry juice
2 teaspoons apple cider vinegar
3/4 cup apple cider
1/4 cup brown sugar
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Turkey:

Directions

Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.

In a small mixing bowl combine the butter, House Seasoning, parsley, shallots, and garlic. Thoroughly rinse and dry the turkey. Tuck the wings underneath the body and place the turkey in a roasting pan. Rub the butter mixture all over the turkey. Stuff, if desired.

Roast for 18 minutes per pound (including stuffing weight, if using). The turkey is done when an instant-read thermometer is inserted into the thickest part of the thigh (and deep into the stuffing) and registers 165 degrees F. and the juices run clear. Remove from the oven and loosely tent with foil. Let rest for 20 minutes before carving.

Glaze:

Combine all ingredients in a small saucepan over medium-high heat. Bring to a boil and reduce heat to medium-low. Let simmer until the cranberries burst, about 8 to 10 minutes. Strain the mixture through a sieve and let cool. Reserve for turkey.

House Seasoning:

1 cup salt
1/4 cup black pepper
1/4 cup garlic powder

Mix all ingredients together and store in an airtight container for up to 6 months.

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recipe Roasted Turkey with Maple Cranberry Glaze
Doug Blackshear, GA 11-06-2009
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Smoking?
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

Haven't cooked it yet...I'm thinking of brining for 24 hrs & smoking this turkey...Any suggestions? Good or bad idea?
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Cindy Apo, AE 11-02-2009
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The Best!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

This was my first Thanksgiving turkey and it came out so good. It was easy to make and my husband helped out too. We are... making this turkey recipe again this year.Read more
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Kristin Willingboro, NJ 05-22-2009
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great on chicken
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I used this marinade-glaze on chicken thighs. I used cranberry sauce instead of the cranberries - l whole can. Doubled the... recipe and marinaded the legs overnight. Cooked on 375 for 45 min, and glazed last 20. They were so good that I'm going to keep the glaze on hand for ribs also.Read more
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Danny Lilburn, GA 12-29-2008
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Looks and Sounds Great!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I agree with Linda from MI. 11/17/08 comment, there are no clear directions on how to apply the glaze. Can you advise,... Please! Thanks, Danny Camp Atlanta, GA. danny_camp@bellsouth.netRead more
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Thiessalyn Columbus, GA 12-25-2008
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Guaranteed Good
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

My first turkey and this was the best turkey I ever tasted!!
recipe Roasted Turkey with Maple Cranberry Glaze
Tiffany San Jose, CA 12-25-2008
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Most Incredible
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

For the past 3 years I have brined my turkeys without fail. This year I wanted to try something new ( a bit leary) When I saw... this recipe I decided this was the one. I made it last night and was in love. In fact the whole family was raving ALL NIGHT. I made some of my own modifacations like I always do when cooking. I added oranges and mandarin oranges to the cavity to give the turkey a citrus flavor througout the bird (I also do this when roasting chickens) I also cut a slit between the skin and the breast and but the butter mixture between the skin and the breast which made the breast nice and juicy. ( again I do this with my chicken) I also doubled the cranberry glaze and half way through the cooking time I started basting the turkey with the glaze which was phenominal. the kids loved it. The adults loved it, and my friend who came over for 10 min to taste it loved it. I think I will be making this over the 24 hr brine. Thanks Paula!!!Read more