Orange Glazed Turkey

Wow!! A great flavor for your turkey.

In a bowl , mix the salt , pepper , savory and sage.

Rub 1 tablespoon of seasoning in the turkey cavity.

Place the pears , onion and celery also in the cavity.

Tie the drumsticks together.

Place turkey on a rack with breast side up in a roasting pan.

Combine butter and remaining seasoning mixture.

Brush over turkey.

Bake , uncovered , at 325 degrees for 3 1 / 4 to 3 1 / 2 hours.

Make sure you check the instructions for cooking time on your turkey label.

While turkey is cooking , combine orange marmalade , orange juice and honey in saucepan.

Bring mixture to boil.

Reduce the heat until sauce thickens.

Set aside and keep warm.

When turkey begins to brown , cover lightly with a tent of foil.

Bake 1 hour longer or until meat thermometer reads 180 degrees , brushing occasionally with orange glaze.

Cover and let stand for 15 minutes before carving.

Thicken pan juices for gravy with water and cornstarch , if desired.

salt, pepper, dried savory, rubbed sage, turkey, pears, onion, celery, butter, orange marmalade, orange juice, honey