Ma Lipo’s Turkey with Apricot Glaze and Roasted Onion–Shallot Gravy
This centerpiece bird balances gentle apricot sweetness with aromatic herbs and a buttery finish, creating juicy slices and crackly, lacquered skin. The roasted onion–shallot gravy is deeply caramelized and silky, pairing perfectly with the fruit-kissed Ma Lipo’s Turkey with Apricot Glaze and Roasted Onion–Shallot Gravy. Serve it for a festive holiday dinner or any special gathering where a golden roast takes the spotlight.
- Prep30 mins
- Cook4 hrs 30 mins
- Serves30
- DifficultyHard
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Ma Lipo’s Turkey with Apricot Glaze and Roasted Onion–Shallot Gravy, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 43 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 91 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 15
- Heart Health
- 54
- Metabolic
- 13
- Digestive
- 27
- Inflammatory
- 54
- Performance
- 40
- General Wellness
- 1
In a small saucepan, combine the apricot nectar, preserves, ginger, and honey and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer until thickened and reduced to 1-1/4 cups, about 15 minutes.
- 2
In a small bowl, blend 3/4 cup unsalted butter at room temperature with 3 tablespoons chopped fresh sage, salt, and pepper. Set aside.
- 3
Melt 2 tablespoons unsalted butter in a large heavy skillet over medium heat. Add the onions and shallots; cook, stirring, until very soft and light brown, about 20 minutes.
- 4
Position a rack in the lowest third of the oven. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
- 5
Season the turkey cavity with salt and pepper. Place the turkey, breast side up, on a rack in a large roasting pan. Slide your hand under the skin of the turkey breast to loosen it. Spread half of the herb butter under the skin over the breast. Rub the remaining herb butter over the outside of the turkey.
- 6
If stuffing the turkey, spoon the stuffing loosely into the main cavity; it will expand as it cooks. Tie the legs together loosely to help the turkey hold its shape.
- 7
Roast the turkey for 30 minutes in the preheated oven. Reduce the oven temperature to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C), and continue roasting for 1 hour 30 minutes, basting occasionally with pan drippings. Tent the turkey with aluminum foil and roast 45 minutes longer.
- 8
Add the onion mixture, 1 cup broth, thyme, and 1/2 teaspoon chopped fresh sage to the roasting pan. Roast for 15 more minutes, then brush 1/2 cup apricot glaze over the turkey. Continue roasting the turkey uncovered, brushing with glaze occasionally. Add more broth to the pan if needed. Bake 40 minutes longer for an unstuffed turkey and 1 hour 10 minutes longer for a stuffed turkey, or until a meat thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the thigh registers 165 degrees F (75 degrees C). Transfer the turkey to a platter and tent with foil. Let rest for 30 minutes. Reserve the mixture in the pan for the gravy.
- 9
Pour the contents of the roasting pan through a strainer set over a large bowl. Skim the fat from the pan juices with a large spoon. Transfer the onion mixture to a blender. Add 1 cup pan juices and puree until smooth, adding more pan juices and chicken broth if needed to thin the sauce to the desired consistency. Transfer the sauce to a large saucepan and bring to a boil. Cook until the color deepens, skimming off any foam, about 5 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
- Calories 436.39 kcal High 22%
- Protein 59.6 g Good Source 119%
- Carbohydrate 22.63 g 8%
- Total Fat 13.2 g Moderate 17%
- Saturated Fat 2.7 g Moderate 14%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 161.22 mg High 54%
- Sodium 2951.18 mg High 128%
- Dietary Fiber 0.63 g Low Source 2%
- Total Sugars 6.34 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 13.59 mg Low Source 1%
- Iron 4.5 mg Good Source 25%
- Potassium 29.68 mg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin A 45.23 mcg Low Source 5%
- Vitamin C 0.98 mg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Ma Lipo's Turkey with Apricot Glaze and Roasted Onion Shallot Gravy is made with 14 ingredients and serves 30. It takes about 5 hrs and is rated hard. Key ingredients include Apricot Nectar, Apricot Preserves, Black Pepper, and Dried Sage. Each serving provides about 436.39 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Ma Lipo’s Turkey with Apricot Glaze and Roasted Onion–Shallot Gravy made of?
- The main ingredients are Apricot Nectar, Apricot Preserves, Black Pepper, Dried Sage, Fresh Ginger. The full list of 14 is above.
- How long does it take to make Ma Lipo’s Turkey with Apricot Glaze and Roasted Onion–Shallot Gravy?
- About 5 hrs in total: 30 mins to prepare and 4 hrs 30 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 436.39 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Ma Lipo’s Turkey with Apricot Glaze and Roasted Onion–Shallot Gravy easy to make?
- This recipe is rated hard, with 14 ingredients and 9 steps.
- Is Ma Lipo’s Turkey with Apricot Glaze and Roasted Onion–Shallot Gravy healthy?
- Ma Lipo’s Turkey with Apricot Glaze and Roasted Onion–Shallot Gravy has an easyChef Pro health score of 42/100. Per serving, it provides 436.39 calories and 59.6 g of protein, or 119% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of iron. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 2951.18 mg (128% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 2.7 g (14% of the Daily Value). It contains Milk, Wheat, Gluten and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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