Turkey with Orange-Honey Glaze Recipe

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A tangy, fresh-tasting glaze over a golden roasted turkey makes for a memorable holiday main dish. We savor the juicy slices topped with the rich gravy. -Zita Wilensky, North Miami, Florida

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Turkey with Orange-Honey Glaze Recipe

Prep: 40 min. Bake: 6 hours + standing

Yield: 16-18 Servings

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Ingredients

2 teaspoons rubbed sage
2 teaspoons salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
Pinch dried thyme
1 turkey (18 to 20 pounds)
1 small orange, peeled and halved
1/4 cup butter, melted
1/3 cup orange juice
1/3 cup orange marmalade
1-1/2 teaspoons honey
Pinch ground cinnamon

Directions

In a small bowl, combine the sage, salt, pepper and thyme; mix well. Rub 2 teaspoons inside the turkey; set remainder aside. Place orange inside turkey. Skewer openings and tie drumsticks together. Place on a rack in a roasting pan. Combine remaining sage mixture with butter; brush over turkey. Bake, uncovered, at 325° for 5-1/2 hours or until a meat thermometer reads 170°, basting every 30 minutes. When the turkey begins to brown, cover lightly with foil.
In a saucepan, combine remaining ingredients; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 15-20 minutes or until slightly thickened, stirring occasionally. Brush over turkey. Continue to bake, uncovered, 30 minutes to 1 hour longer or until thermometer reads 185°, brushing with the glaze occasionally. Remove from the oven; cover and let stand 20 minutes before carving. Thicken pan juices for gravy if desired. Yield: 16-18 servings.

Nutritional Facts 1 serving (1 each) equals 572 calories, 27 g fat (9 g saturated fat), 252 mg cholesterol, 464 mg sodium, 6 g carbohydrate, trace fiber, 72 g protein.

Originally published as Turkey with Orange-Honey Glaze in Taste of Home October/November 1996, p33