Description
This juicy Butterball turkey is coated in a maple butter rub and finished with a glossy maple-balsamic glaze. Roasted low and slow over aromatic vegetables, it’s the perfect centerpiece for any holiday table.
Ingredients
- Turkey: 1 Butterball turkey (7 kg), thawed
- Maple Butter Rub:
- 6 tablespoons softened butter
- ¼ cup maple syrup
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves (optional)
- Vegetables & Aromatics:
- 2 carrots, peeled and chopped
- 2 celery sticks, chopped
- 6 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 lemon, sliced
- 2 onions, roughly chopped
- 2 cups chicken or vegetable broth
- Maple Balsamic Glaze:
- 1 tablespoon sweet balsamic glaze
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 cup heavy cream
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325°F (165°C). Mix butter, maple syrup, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and thyme in a bowl.
- Pat the turkey dry and rub the maple butter mixture all over, including under the skin.
- Layer carrots, celery, garlic, lemon, and onions in a large roasting pan. Pour in broth and place turkey breast-side up on top.
- Roast uncovered for 4¾ to 5¼ hours, or until internal temps reach 170°F in the thigh and 165°F in the breast. Tent with foil if browning too quickly.
- For the glaze, combine balsamic glaze, maple syrup, soy sauce, and heavy cream in a saucepan. Simmer 5 minutes until thickened.
- Brush the cooked turkey with glaze, then rest for 20–30 minutes before carving. Serve with roasted vegetables and extra glaze.
Notes
- Use honey or agave instead of maple syrup for variation.
- Swap fresh thyme with rosemary or sage for different herbal notes.
- For dairy-free: use olive oil and coconut cream.
- Orange slices can replace lemon for a citrus twist.
- Add broth when reheating to keep meat moist.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 hours
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Roasted
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion (approx. 280g cooked turkey with glaze)
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 48g
- Cholesterol: 160mg
