Ingredients
1 whole turkey (12–14 lbs)
1 cup unsalted butter, softened
1/2 cup pure maple syrup
2 tablespoons fresh thyme, chopped
2 tablespoons fresh rosemary, chopped
1 tablespoon garlic powder
Salt and pepper to taste
4 cups chicken broth
1 onion, quartered
2 carrots, chopped
2 celery stalks, chopped
Instructions
1. Preheat the oven to 325°F (165°C).
2. In a bowl, mix the softened butter, maple syrup, thyme, rosemary, garlic powder, salt, and pepper until well combined.
3. Pat the turkey dry with paper towels and rub the maple butter mixture all over the turkey, including under the skin.
4. Place the turkey in a roasting pan and arrange the onion, carrots, and celery around it.
5. Pour the chicken broth into the bottom of the pan.
6. Roast the turkey in the preheated oven for about 3 to 3.5 hours, basting every 30 minutes with the pan juices.
7. Check the internal temperature, and once it reaches 165°F (75°C) in the thickest part of the thigh, remove the turkey from the oven.
8. Let the turkey rest for at least 20 minutes before carving.
Notes
For extra flavor, consider brining the turkey overnight in a saltwater solution.
Pair with a side of cranberry sauce for a delightful contrast to the sweetness of the maple butter.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 210 minutes
- Category: Sweet & Salty Mashups 🍰
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approx. 4 oz)
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: turkey, maple, roast, holiday, sweet, savory