Winter Fruit Glazed Turkey

Yield: 15 servings

Ingredients

Turkey Prep:
1 (12 lb.) whole turkey, fresh or frozen, thawed
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 large orange, cut in eight wedges, seeds removed
Winter Fruit Glaze:
1/4 cup red currant jelly
2 Tablespoons orange marmalade
1/2 teaspoon anise seeds, ground coarse by mortar & pestle or a coffee grinder

Directions:

Turkey Prep:
1. Remove giblets and neck from turkey; reserve for gravy. Rinse turkey with cold running water and drain well. Blot dry with paper towels.

2. Sprinkle salt and pepper in the cavities of the bird. Place orange wedges in both body and neck cavities.

3. Fold neck skin and fasten to the back with skewers. Fold the wings under the back of the turkey. Return legs to tucked position.

Fruit Glaze:
1. In 1-cup microwave-safe glass container combine jelly, marmalade and anise seeds. Cook in microwave at HIGH (100% power) 30 to 45 seconds or until melted.

2. Brush glaze over turkey during last 20 minutes of roasting time.

Roasting:
1. Place turkey, breast side up, on a rack in a large shallow (no more than 2-1/2" deep) roasting pan. Insert an oven-safe thermometer into thickest part of the thigh, being careful it does not touch the bone.

2. Roast turkey in a preheated 325 degree F. oven about 3-1/2 hours (total roasting time) basting with pan juices. During the last 20 minutes of roasting time, baste the bird with Winter Fruit Glaze. Continue to roast until the thermometer registers 175-180 degrees F in the thigh and 165-170 degrees F in the breast.

3. Remove turkey from the oven and allow the bird to rest for 15 to 20 minutes before carving. Place on a warm large platter and garnish.

Recipe Source: The National Turkey Federation

Nutrition Facts

Yield: 15 servings

Approximate Nutrient Content per serving:

Calories: 450
Calories From Fat: 180
Total Fat: 20 g
Cholesterol: 170 mg
Sodium: 140 mg
Total Carbohydrates: 5 g
Protein: 58 g

Please Note: Nutritional values listed may vary from final results depending on actual measurements, products and brands used to prepare the recipe.

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