Apple-Stuffed Turkey

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Apple-stuffed turkey is a hassle-free holiday showstopper that keeps things simple and delicious. With just three ingredients and no need for basting, it’s a stress-free way to enjoy a flavorful, juicy turkey.

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Prep Time:
30 mins
Cook Time:
2 hrs 30 mins
Total Time:
3 hrs
Servings:
15
Yield:
1 whole stuffed turkey
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 15 servings

  • 1 (12 pound) whole turkey - thawed, neck and giblets removed

  • ¼ cup vegetable oil, or as needed

  • 5 apples, cored and quartered

  • 5 pounds whole unpeeled apples

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).

  2. Unbind legs of turkey, if necessary. Pat turkey dry with paper towels. Place turkey into a roasting pan with a lid, and rub oil inside and outside turkey.

  3. Stuff body and neck cavity with apple quarters. Arrange whole apples around turkey in the roasting pan. Scatter any extra apple quarters into the pan. Cover the roasting pan.

  4. Roast in the preheated oven until skin is brown and the meat begins to separate from legs, 2 1/2 to 3 hours. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center of the turkey breast should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C). To further brown skin, remove the lid during the last 20 minutes of roasting. Use pan drippings for gravy, if desired.

Cook's Notes

Be sure not to use too large of a roasting pan. If using an aluminum (throw-away) roasting pan, tent aluminum foil over the turkey so that it does not touch the turkey, however, it is necessary to ensure that the aluminum foil is as "sealed" as possible.

Baking time varies based on the size of the turkey and your oven. If in doubt, follow the rule of thumb of 15 minutes per pound of turkey, but start taking the temperature early, since I have found that this recipe cooks the bird remarkably fast.

I never add salt to this recipe, even when making the gravy, but use your discretion!

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

671 Calories
29g Fat
27g Carbs
73g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 15
Calories 671
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 29g 37%
Saturated Fat 8g 40%
Cholesterol 212mg 71%
Sodium 177mg 8%
Total Carbohydrate 27g 10%
Dietary Fiber 5g 17%
Total Sugars 21g
Protein 73g 146%
Vitamin C 9mg 10%
Calcium 79mg 6%
Iron 5mg 27%
Potassium 934mg 20%

* 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.