Maple Apple Roasted Turkey

Sweet, juicy, delicious maple apple roast turkey. This has become a family tradition since the recipe has become so popular in our household. The gravy works great on the turkey and stuffing along with mashed potatoes if desired.

Steps

Turkey must be thoroughly thawed with neck and giblets removed.

Wash cavities well with cold water.

Pat dry.

In a saucepan combine of the apple juice , maple syrup , and apple brandy and bring to a boil over medium heat.

Continue cooking until reduced to cup , them remove pan from heat.

Stir in 1 tablespoon thyme , 1 tablespoon marjoram , and lemon zest.

Stir in cup of butter until melted , and season with salt and pepper.

Cover and refrigerate until cold.

Place turkey in a large roasting pan and preheat oven to 375 degrees.

Place rack in lower third position of oven.

Gently loosen the turkey skin on the breast by sliding your hands between the skin and the bird.

Insert cup of butter between the skin and the breast of turkey.

In a bowl toss together chopped celery , chopped apple , carrot , garlic powder and salt and pepper.

Fill up the turkey cavity and use the left overs to arrange around and on the bottom of the roasting pan with chicken broth.

Place the giblets and .

Ingredients

whole turkey, butter, celery, apple juice, apples, maple syrup, flour, fresh thyme, fresh marjoram, lemon zest, garlic powder, onions, carrots, chicken broth, apple brandy, bay leaf, salt and pepper