Champagne-Glazed Butter Turkey with Apple Infusion
Recipe Collection: Dinner
Champagne-Glazed Butter Turkey with Apple Infusion elevates your holiday feast with a succulent turkey infused with the effervescent notes of Champagne and the natural sweetness of apples, creating a tender and juicy centerpiece for any special occasion. Perfect for gatherings, this turkey pairs beautifully with roasted vegetables or a fresh salad, making it versatile for any meal. You can easily find this recipe on the easyChef Pro App, where personalized recommendations, AI-powered pantry tracking, and a smart shopping list simplify your meal prep. Select this recipe, organize your ingredients, and follow our step-by-step guide to create a memorable dish today!
Overview
This recipe delivers a moist and flavorful turkey, perfect for special occasions. Infused with the delicate taste of Champagne and the sweetness of apples, this turkey is sure to impress your guests with its tender and juicy meat.
Diet Type
Non-Vegetarian
Allergies
Dairy
Cuisine
American
Serving Size: 16
Cooking Time: 250 minutes
Ingredients
- 1 12 Pounds (lb) whole turkey
- 0.5 Cups butter, cubed
- 2 Whole apples, cored
- 1 Tablespoon (tbsp) garlic powder
- 1 Pinch salt, to taste
- 1 Pinch pepper, to taste
- 500 Milliliters (ml) Champagne
Steps
- Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- Rinse the turkey thoroughly and pat it dry with paper towels.
- Gently loosen the skin over the turkey breast and insert the cubed butter between the skin and the breast meat.
- Place the cored apples inside the turkey's cavity.
- Sprinkle the turkey with garlic powder, salt, and pepper to taste.
- Place the turkey in a roasting bag and pour the Champagne over the inside and outside of the bird.
- Seal the roasting bag and place the turkey in a roasting pan.
- Bake the turkey in the preheated oven for 3 to 3 1/2 hours, or until the internal temperature reaches 180 degrees F (85 degrees C) in the thickest part of the thigh.
- Remove the turkey from the roasting bag and let it stand for at least 20 minutes before carving.
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Enjoy your Champagne-Infused Butter Turkey with Apple Cavity Roast!