Apple Roast Turkey With Apple Scented Gravy

"This is based on a recipe from Pampered Chef that used just the Turkey Breast. I tailored it for our Thanksgiving whole turkey and the result was a beautiful, delicious, and moist bird that my mother-in-law raved about. The apples inside really keep it moist and add flavor. I've inherited the responsibility for making the turkey every year now!"
 
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Ready In:
11hrs
Ingredients:
14
Yields:
1 turkey with gravy
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ingredients

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directions

  • Thaw and rinse frozen turkey, removing the giblets and neck from the cavities.
  • Combine all brine ingredients and soak turkey overnight in a large cooler 8-12 hours.
  • Preheat oven to 325°F.
  • Rinse turkey after brining.
  • Put 2 apples worth of quartered pieces in bottom of roast pan and stuff remaining apples in the turkey's cavities.
  • Set turkey on apples in roast pan.
  • Rub palm full of olive oil on turkey.
  • Combine spices and rub onto turkey's skin Cook turkey according to size until internal temp is 180°F.
  • Prepare Gravy by first straining pan drippings.
  • Place 2 or 3 Tbsp of drippings in saucepan and heat on low.
  • Add butter and melt.
  • Add sage.
  • Stir in Wondra flour a little at a time stirring with a whisk.
  • Continue adding drippings until desired amount is achieved.
  • Bring to a boil, stirring constantly, and cook 1 minute.

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