Maple-Glazed Roast Turkey with Gravy
Maple-Glazed Roast Turkey with Gravy balances gentle sweetness from cider and real maple syrup with herbaceous notes of thyme and marjoram. The meat stays tender under a buttery glaze, while the pan gravy carries a subtle maple finish brightened by lemon zest and apple brandy. Serve it for holiday dinners or any special gathering where a centerpiece roast shines.
- Prep30 mins
- Cook4 hrs
- Serves20
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Maple-Glazed Roast Turkey with Gravy, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 42 / 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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- 7
- Heart Health
- 57
- Metabolic
- 16
- Digestive
- 21
- Inflammatory
- 54
- Performance
- 40
- General Wellness
- 1
Boil the apple cider and maple syrup in a heavy saucepan over medium-high heat until reduced to 1/2 cup (about 20 minutes). Remove from heat and stir in half of the thyme and marjoram and all of the lemon zest. Add the butter and whisk until melted. Season with salt and ground pepper to taste. Cover and refrigerate until cold (the syrup can be prepared up to 2 days in advance).
- 2
Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Position the oven rack in the lowest third of the oven.
- 3
Wash and dry the turkey, then place it in a large roasting pan. Slide your hand under the breast skin to loosen it. Rub 1/2 cup of the maple butter mixture under the breast skin. If you plan to stuff the turkey, do it now. Rub 1/4 cup of the maple butter mixture over the outside of the turkey. Using kitchen string, loosely tie the turkey’s legs together.
- 4
Arrange the chopped onion, chopped celery, and chopped carrot around the turkey in the roasting pan. If desired, add the neck and giblets to the vegetables. Sprinkle the remaining thyme and marjoram over the vegetables, then pour the chicken stock into the pan.
- 5
Roast the turkey for 30 minutes in the preheated oven. Reduce the oven temperature to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) and loosely cover the turkey with foil. Continue roasting, about 3 to 4 hours if unstuffed or 4 to 5 hours if stuffed, until the internal temperature of the thigh reaches 180 degrees F (80 degrees C) and the stuffing reaches 165 degrees F (75 degrees C). Transfer the turkey to a platter and cover with foil. Reserve the pan mixture for gravy. Let the turkey rest for about 25 minutes before removing the stuffing and carving.
- 6
To make the gravy, strain the pan juices into a measuring cup. Spoon off the fat from the juices. Add enough chicken stock to total 3 cups. Transfer the liquid to a heavy saucepan and bring to a boil. In a small bowl, mix the reserved maple butter mixture with the flour to form a paste, then whisk it into the broth. Stir in the thyme, bay leaf, and apple brandy. Boil until reduced and slightly thickened. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Calories 464.86 kcal High 23%
- Protein 57.72 g Good Source 115%
- Carbohydrate 24.04 g 9%
- Total Fat 16.28 g High 21%
- Saturated Fat 4.9 g High 25%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 161.77 mg High 54%
- Sodium 2852.2 mg High 124%
- Dietary Fiber 1.24 g Low Source 4%
- Total Sugars 8.61 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 32.23 mg Low Source 2%
- Iron 5.07 mg Good Source 28%
- Potassium 139.01 mg Low Source 3%
- Vitamin A 6.56 mcg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin C 1.32 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
- Celery
- Onions 🧅
- Alcohol 🚫🍷
About This Recipe
Maple Glazed Roast Turkey with Gravy is made with 15 ingredients and serves 20. It takes about 4 hrs 30 mins and is rated medium. Key ingredients include All Purpose Flour, Apple Cider, Apricot Brandy, and Butter. Each serving provides about 464.86 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Maple-Glazed Roast Turkey with Gravy made of?
- The main ingredients are All-Purpose Flour, Apple Cider, Apricot Brandy, Butter, Carrot. The full list of 15 is above.
- How long does it take to make Maple-Glazed Roast Turkey with Gravy?
- About 4 hrs 30 mins in total: 30 mins to prepare and 4 hrs to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 464.86 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Maple-Glazed Roast Turkey with Gravy easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 15 ingredients and 6 steps.
- Is Maple-Glazed Roast Turkey with Gravy healthy?
- Maple-Glazed Roast Turkey with Gravy has an easyChef Pro health score of 42/100. Per serving, it provides 464.86 calories and 57.72 g of protein, or 115% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of iron. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 2852.2 mg (124% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 4.9 g (25% of the Daily Value). It contains Milk, Wheat, Gluten, Celery, Onions and Alcohol, 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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