Maple Roast Turkey

Name: Maple Roast Turkey
Prep time: 1 h
Cook time: 3 h 30 min
Total time: 4 h 30 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 cups apple cider; 0.33333334326744 cup real maple syrup; 2.5 tablespoons chopped fresh thyme, divided; 2 tablespoons chopped fresh marjoram, divided; 1.5 teaspoons grated lemon zest; 0.75 cup butter, softened; salt and pepper to taste; 1 (12 pound) whole turkey, neck and giblets reserved; 2 cups chopped onion; 1.5 cups chopped celery; 1.5 cups chopped carrots; 3 cups chicken broth, divided; 0.25 cup all-purpose flour; 1 bay leaf; 0.5 cup apple brandy

Instructions

Prep:1hCook:3h 30min

Turkey is roasted with a maple syrup, cider, lemon, and herb compound butter. This recipe includes instructions for a roasted vegetable gravy as well.

Updated at: Tue, 03 Mar 2026 08:29:33 GMT