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 (25)

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
donna Midland, MI 11-17-2009
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for maria in fort lewis
Rated: 4 stars out of 5

the pie you are looking for is under paula's best dishes - episode turkey time - and is called "pumpkin rum pie." it is a... recipe courtesy of her cousin johnnie gabriel. I have not tried this pie and it looks good, but will probably try it sometime when i am not serving company and definitely if it were my first thanksgiving! My advice ---- if it is your first thanksgiving dinner - how about you just use the recipe on the libby's pumpkin pie mix and use betty crocker ready made (frozen) pie crusts. Serve with real whipped creme or ice cream and save yourself the headache. Get fancy on your next thanksgiving:):) Good luck!!Read more
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Maria fort lewis , WA 11-17-2009
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yumm
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

i just watched this episode n i cant find the pumpking pie recipe. :-( its my first thanksgiving that i cook n im nervous. i... hope my husband likes it. if u can help me find that pumpkin recipe send it to me please :-)Read more
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Terri Hesperia, CA 11-16-2009
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Great turkey
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I just watched this show and she has the entire meal plated and ready to serve, then she pours the glaze over the uncut... turkey. Read more
recipe Roasted Turkey with Maple Cranberry Glaze
Carol Fairhope, AL 11-14-2009
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Love the sound of this recipe!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I am definately going to make this glaze for my turkey this Thanksgiving. I agree with the other person who wondered when do... you put the glaze on the turkey. I do know that most glazes will burn if you put them on a chiken, turkey or ham too soon. So, I think I will put the glaze on the bird near the end of the cooking time. If anyone has any other thoughts on that I would be pleased to hear them. ThanksRead more
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Damaris Palm Coast, FL 11-14-2009
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where making it (:
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

Me and m Mom are alone this year and we decided to try somthing new. We where watching Paula and we saw her make this turkey... and fell inlove with it so this year we are making it. We are so exited. Thanks Puala <3Read more
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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?