Maple-Glazed Roasted Turkey (Printable Version)
Golden roasted turkey with a sweet maple glaze and aromatic herbs, perfect for festive meals.
# Ingredients Required:
→ Poultry
01 -
1 whole turkey, 1.8–2.3 kg
→ Glaze
02 -
80 ml pure maple syrup
03 -
45 ml Dijon mustard
04 -
3 cloves garlic, minced
05 -
2 teaspoons fresh rosemary, chopped (or 1 teaspoon dried)
06 -
2 teaspoons fresh thyme leaves (or 1 teaspoon dried)
07 -
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
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1 teaspoon salt
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0.5 teaspoon black pepper
→ Finishing
10 -
45 ml olive oil or melted butter
11 -
120 ml low-sodium chicken broth
# Guide to Cooking:
01 -
Set oven to 190°C. Position the turkey in a roasting pan, breast side up.
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In a bowl, whisk together maple syrup, Dijon mustard, garlic, rosemary, thyme, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper.
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Rub the entire turkey with olive oil or melted butter. Brush half of the glaze over the skin evenly.
04 -
Pour chicken broth into the pan base. Roast uncovered for 90 to 120 minutes, basting the turkey with remaining glaze every 30 minutes.
05 -
Insert a meat thermometer into the thickest thigh section and confirm it reaches 74°C.
06 -
Remove from oven, loosely cover with foil, and rest for 15 minutes prior to carving.
# Extra Suggestions:
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Basting enhances flavor and keeps the turkey moist throughout roasting.