Spatchcocked Turkey with Sage Butter and Gravy

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Turkey:

One 14-pound turkey

Sage Butter, recipe follows

Olive oil 

Salt and freshly ground black pepper 

Gravy:

5 bay leaves

4 cloves garlic, smashed 

2 Granny Smith apples, cut into 1/2-inch dice 

2 ribs celery, cut into 1/2-inch dice 

1 large or 2 small carrots, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch dice 

1 large onion, cut into 1/2-inch dice 

1 cinnamon stick 

1 bunch fresh thyme 

Kosher salt 

4 cups chicken stock

2 cups apple cider

1/2 to 3/4 cup all-purpose flour 

Sage Butter:

2 sticks (1 cup) butter, softened

1/4 cup chopped fresh sage 

Salt and pepper