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Roast Turkey with Fresh Thyme Rub and Maple Glaze

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  • Prep 20 min
  • Total 4 hr 35 min
  • Servings 12
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Maple syrup adds sweetness to roast turkey infused with savory fresh thyme.
Updated Nov 3, 2010
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Ingredients

  • 1 whole turkey (12 lb), thawed if frozen
  • 3 tablespoons chopped fresh thyme leaves
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground allspice
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper
  • 2 tablespoons olive or vegetable oil
  • 2 tablespoons butter or margarine
  • 2 tablespoons real maple syrup or maple-flavored syrup
  • Fresh thyme sprigs, apricot slices and Rainier cherries, if desired

Steps

  • 1
    Heat oven to 325°F. Fasten neck skin to back of turkey with skewer. Fold wings across back of turkey so tips are touching. On rack in shallow roasting pan, place turkey, breast side up.
  • 2
    In small bowl, mix thyme, salt, allspice, pepper and oil. Rub thyme mixture over turkey. Tuck legs under band of skin at tail (if present), or tie together with heavy string. Insert ovenproof meat thermometer into turkey so tip is in thickest part of inside thigh and does not touch bone.
  • 3
    Roast uncovered 1 hour. When turkey begins to turn golden brown, place tent of heavy-duty foil over turkey. Roast 2 hours 30 minutes longer.
  • 4
    In small microwavable bowl, microwave butter on High 45 seconds or until melted. Stir in maple syrup.
  • 5
    Cut band of skin or remove tie holding legs to allow inside of thighs to cook through. Brush turkey with butter-syrup mixture; roast uncovered 20 to 30 minutes longer, brushing with butter-syrup mixture again after 10 minutes.
  • 6
    Turkey is done when thermometer reads 165°F and drumsticks move easily when lifted or twisted. Place turkey on warm platter; cover with foil to keep warm. Let stand 15 minutes for easiest carving. Garnish with thyme sprigs, apricot slices and cherries.

Tips from the Betty Crocker Kitchens

  • tip 1
    Real maple syrup is more expensive because it takes 20 gallons of maple sap to make one gallon of syrup! Less costly maple-flavored syrup is a blend of less- expensive syrup and pure maple syrup or flavoring.

Nutrition

430 Calories, 26g Total Fat, 45g Protein, 3g Total Carbohydrate, 2g Sugars

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 Serving
Calories
430
Calories from Fat
240
Total Fat
26g
41%
Saturated Fat
8g
39%
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
150mg
50%
Sodium
340mg
14%
Potassium
380mg
11%
Total Carbohydrate
3g
1%
Dietary Fiber
0g
0%
Sugars
2g
Protein
45g
% Daily Value*:
Vitamin A
8%
8%
Vitamin C
0%
0%
Calcium
4%
4%
Iron
15%
15%
Exchanges:
0 Starch; 0 Fruit; 0 Other Carbohydrate; 0 Skim Milk; 0 Low-Fat Milk; 0 Milk; 0 Vegetable; 0 Very Lean Meat; 6 1/2 Lean Meat; 0 High-Fat Meat; 1 1/2 Fat;
Carbohydrate Choice
0
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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