Apricot Glazed Turkey With Onion And Shallot Gravy

I first made this 5 years ago and it's become a thanksgiving staple ever since. The turkey is always very tender and the gravy is to die for.

Steps

For glaze: combine all ingredients in small saucepan and bring to boil.

Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until thickened and reduce to 1 1 / 4 cups , about 15 minutes.

For herb butter: blend all ingredients in small bowl.

Set aside.

For onion mixture: melt butter in large skillet over medium heat.

Add onions and shallots and saut until very soft and light brown , about 20 minutes.

Cover separately and chill.

For turkey: place rack in lowest third of oven and preheat to 400 f.

Pat turkey dry with paper towels.

Season turkey cavity with salt and pepper.

Place turkey on rack set in large roasting pan.

Slide hand under skin of turkey breast to loosen skin.

Spread half of herb butter over breast under skin.

If stuffing turkey , spoon stuffing into main cavity.

Place remaining herb butter in small saucepan.

Stir over low heat until melted.

Brush butter over outside of turkey.

Tie legs together loosely to hold shape of turkey.

Roast turkey 30 minutes.

Reduce oven temp.

Ingredients

apricot nectar, apricot preserves, fresh ginger, honey, unsalted butter, fresh thyme, fresh sage, salt, ground black pepper, onions, shallots, turkey, low sodium chicken broth