Name: 🦃 Maple Butter Glazed Turkey Recipe – A Sweet & Savory Holiday Showstopper
Ingredients: 1 whole turkey (12–14 lbs), thawed if frozen; 1 tablespoon kosher salt; 1 teaspoon black pepper; 1 onion, quartered; 1 apple, halved; 1 lemon, halved; 4 garlic cloves, smashed; 3–4 sprigs each: thyme, rosemary, sage; ¾ cup unsalted butter; ⅓ cup pure maple syrup; 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard; 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar; 2 teaspoons garlic powder; 1 teaspoon dried thyme; ½ teaspoon cinnamon (optional); Salt and pepper to taste

Ingredients

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For the Turkey:

1 whole turkey (12–14 lbs), thawed if frozen
1 tablespoon kosher salt
1 teaspoon black pepper
1 onion, quartered
1 apple, halved
1 lemon, halved
4 garlic cloves, smashed
3–4 sprigs each: thyme, rosemary, sage

For the Maple Butter Glaze:

¾ cup unsalted butter
⅓ cup pure maple syrup
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
2 teaspoons garlic powder
1 teaspoon dried thyme
½ teaspoon cinnamon (optional)
Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

1. Prep the Turkey

Remove the giblets and neck.
Pat dry with paper towels.
Let sit at room temp for 1 hour.
Season inside and out with salt and pepper.

2. Stuff the Cavity

Place onion, apple, lemon, garlic, and herbs inside the cavity to infuse flavor.

3. Make the Glaze

Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat.
Stir in maple syrup, mustard, vinegar, garlic powder, thyme, and cinnamon.
Simmer for 2–3 minutes and set aside.

4. Roast the Turkey

Preheat oven to 325°F.
Place turkey breast-side up on a rack in a roasting pan.
Roast uncovered for about 2 hours (for a 12–14 lb bird).

5. Start Glazing

After 2 hours, begin brushing the glaze every 20–30 minutes.
Tent with foil if the skin browns too quickly.

6. Final Roast

Roast until a meat thermometer reads:
- 160°F in the breast
- 170°F in the thigh
Total time: about 3.5–4 hours

7. Rest Before Carving

Let the turkey rest tented with foil for 30 minutes before carving.