Holidays and Events Recipes Thanksgiving Turkey Roasted Maple Roast Turkey 4.7 (147) 112 Reviews 13 Photos This is the perfect turkey. The maple syrup adds a sweet flavor that is just divine. A family favorite! Substitute 2 teaspoons dried marjoram if fresh marjoram is not available. Submitted by Bob Cody Updated on October 24, 2022 Save Rate Print Share Close Add Photo 13 13 13 13 Prep Time: 1 hr Cook Time: 3 hrs 30 mins Additional Time: 2 hrs Total Time: 6 hrs 30 mins Servings: 12 Jump to Nutrition Facts Cook Mode (Keep screen awake) Ingredients 2 cups apple cider ⅓ cup real maple syrup 2 ½ tablespoons chopped fresh thyme, divided 2 tablespoons chopped fresh marjoram, divided 1 ½ teaspoons grated lemon zest ¾ cup butter, softened salt and pepper to taste 1 (12 pound) whole turkey, neck and giblets reserved 2 cups chopped onion 1 ½ cups chopped celery 1 ½ cups chopped carrots 3 cups chicken broth, divided ¼ cup all-purpose flour 1 bay leaf ½ cup apple brandy Directions Combine apple cider and maple syrup in a saucepan and bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Continue cooking until reduced to 1/2 cup, then remove the pan from the heat. Stir in 1 tablespoon thyme, 1 tablespoon marjoram, and lemon zest. Stir in butter until melted and season with salt and pepper. Cover and refrigerate until cold. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Place the rack in the lower third of the oven. Place turkey on a rack set in a roasting pan. Reserve 1/4 cup maple butter for gravy and rub remaining maple butter under the skin of the breast and over the outside of turkey. Arrange onion, celery, carrots, turkey neck, and giblets around the turkey. Sprinkle 1 tablespoon thyme and 1 tablespoon marjoram over vegetables. Pour 2 cups broth into the pan. Roast turkey in the preheated oven for 30 minutes. Reduce oven temperature to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Cover entire turkey loosely with foil. Continue roasting until a meat thermometer inserted into thickest part of thigh registers 180 degrees F (85 degrees C), about 2 1/2 hours. Transfer turkey to a platter and let stand for 30 minutes. Strain pan juices into a large measuring cup, remove any excess fat. Add enough chicken broth to pan juices to measure 3 cups. Transfer liquid to a saucepan and bring to a boil. Mix remaining 1/4 cup maple butter and flour in a small bowl until smooth. Whisk flour and butter mixture into broth mixture. Stir in remaining thyme and bay leaf. Boil until reduced to sauce consistency, stirring occasionally, about 10 minutes. Mix in apple brandy. Season with salt and pepper to taste. I Made It Print 164 home cooks made it! Nutrition Facts (per serving) 872 Calories 43g Fat 21g Carbs 92g Protein Show Full Nutrition Label Hide Full Nutrition Label Nutrition Facts Servings Per Recipe 12 Calories 872 % Daily Value * Total Fat 43g 55% Saturated Fat 17g 83% Cholesterol 295mg 98% Sodium 331mg 14% Total Carbohydrate 21g 8% Dietary Fiber 1g 5% Total Sugars 15g Protein 92g 183% Vitamin C 5mg 6% Calcium 117mg 9% Iron 6mg 34% Potassium 1064mg 23% * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs. ** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data. (-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.