Cider Basted Turkey With Roasted Apple Gravy


From bon appetit. I personally thought that the gravy was a little too sweet, but my guests really liked it.

Steps


For turkey:.
Position rack in bottom third of oven and preheat to 325f.
Combine first 5 ingredients in small saucepan.
Add 1 / 2 teaspoon cinnamon.
Bring liquid to boil.
Set liquid aside.
Mix 2 quartered apples , onion , thyme , sage leaves and 1 / 4 teaspoon cinnamon in large bowl.
Rinse turkey inside and out.
Pat dry.
Sprinkle main cavity with salt and pepper.
Spoon apple mixture into main cavity.
Tuck wing.
Place turkey in large roasting pan.
Rub turkey breast and legs with butter.
Pour half of basting liquid over turkey.
Sprinkle with salt and pepper.
Roast turkey 30 minutes.
Pour remaining basting liquid over turkey.
Roast 2 hours , basting frequently with pan juices and adding 1 cup water to pan if juices have evaporated.
Add all apple slices to pan juices around turkey.
Cover turkey loosely with foil to keep from browning too quickly.
Continue to roast until apples are tender , turkey is deep brown and thermometer inserted into thickest part of thigh regis.

Ingredients


apple cider, calvados, soy sauce, apple cider vinegar, dried sage, ground cinnamon, golden delicious apples, onion, fresh thyme, sage leaves, whole turkey, butter, water, chicken broth, cornstarch