Cider-Basted Turkey and Apple Gravy

"Another great recipe from my mother-in-law! Makes a beautiful golden-brown turkey with the best gravy!"
 
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Ready In:
4hrs 30mins
Ingredients:
16
Serves:
15
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ingredients

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directions

  • Preheat oven to 325 degrees.
  • Combine basting ingredients (1st 5 ingredients) in a sauce pan and bring to a boil. Then set it aside.
  • Remove giblets and neck from inside turkey.
  • Place apples, onion thyme, and sage into turkey.
  • Rub breasts and legs with butter and sprinkle liberally with salt and pepper.
  • Pour 1/2 of the basting liquid over turkey.
  • Place in oven to roast for 30 minutes.
  • Pour remaining liquid over turkey and roast 2 more hours, basting frequently.
  • Add water if needed.
  • Add apple slices to pan juices around turkey.
  • Cover turkey and roast another 1 1/2 hours.
  • For gravy: Transfer apples from pan to a bowl.
  • Spoon off fat from pan juices.
  • Add enough chicken broth to measure 4 cups.
  • Add broth and apples to saucepan and bring to a simmer.
  • Mix apple cider and corn starch in a small bowl.
  • Whisk corn starch mixture into gravy.
  • Season with salt and pepper.

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I'm a wife, mother, and nurse in Memphis, TN. I work at a children's oncology hospital and LOVE to cook. I grew up in my father's restaurant and now use my cooking to show my love to my friends, family, and coworkers.
 
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