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Maple-Glazed Roast Turkey

If the whole bird is too overwhelming, use turkey breast to shave hours from cooking

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November 28th, 2007

Recipe by Leeanne Wright

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"The turkey was very moist and the fresh thyme was fantastic. What a flavour boost!"
Catherine Haley, Mom of Jordan, 23, Edmonton

Servings
8
Prep Time
75 minutes
Ingredients
  • 3 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 3 tbsp maple syrup
  • 1-1/2 tbsp fresh thyme leaves or 1 tsp dried
  • 2 1-1/2 to 2 lb bone-in whole turkey breast
  • 1 tbsp vegetable oil
    • Directions
  • 1.

    Preheat oven to 350-deg. F.

  • 2.

    Combine butter and maple syrup in a microwave-safe bowl and microwave for 90 seconds or until butter melts and syrup boils and thickens. Add thyme.

  • 3.

    Split each whole turkey breast in half, so you have a total of 4 breasts. Put breasts in roasting pan. Brush with oil and season with salt and pepper. Place in oven.

  • 4.

    Baste turkey with maple glaze after 50 minutes. Continue cooking 15 to 20 minutes or until an instant thermometer inserted in thickest part reads 165-deg. F. Remove from oven and baste again. Tent turkey with foil and let rest at least 10 minutes. Use roasting pan to make gravy.

    • Nutrients Per Serving
    284 calories, 10.4 g fat, 26.2 mg calcium, 82 mg sodium, 5.0 g carbs, 0.0 g fibre, 40.4 g protein; excellent source of vitamin B6, vitamin B12, niacin; good source magnesium, iron and zinc.
    Maple-Glazed Roast Turkey
    Photo by James Tse
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