Easy Roast Turkey with Apple Stuffing

Elevate your holiday dinner with this Easy Roast Turkey with Apple Stuffing, a show-stopping centerpiece that's as simple to prepare as it is delicious. This recipe combines a juicy, golden-brown turkey with a savory-sweet apple stuffing made with diced apples, dried cranberries, celery, onion, and fresh parsley, all tossed with aromatic herbs and cubes of day-old bread. The turkey is seasoned with a buttery blend of thyme and sage and roasted to perfection, delivering crisp skin and succulent meat while the stuffing absorbs the rich flavors of the bird. Perfect for Thanksgiving or any festive gathering, this recipe is a hassle-free way to impress your guests. Serve it with your favorite classic sides for a wholesome and unforgettable meal.

Nutriscore Rating: 73/100

Prep Time:30 mins

Cook Time:180 mins

Total Time:210 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 12 pounds whole turkey
• 6 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 2 teaspoons salt
• 1 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 teaspoon dried sage
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 3 apples (cored and diced)
• 2 celery stalks (chopped)
• 1 yellow onion (diced)
• 2 garlic cloves (minced)
• 2 tablespoons fresh parsley (chopped)
• 0.5 cups dried cranberries
• 1 cup chicken broth
• 4 cups day-old bread (cubed)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 325°F (165°C).

Step 2

Remove the turkey's giblets and neck from the cavity. Rinse the turkey thoroughly under cold water and pat it dry with paper towels.

Step 3

In a small bowl, mix the butter with 1 teaspoon of salt, 1/2 teaspoon of black pepper, thyme, and sage. Rub this mixture under the skin and over the outside of the turkey.

Step 4

In a large skillet over medium heat, heat the olive oil. Add the diced apples, celery, and onion. Sauté for 5-7 minutes until softened. Add the garlic and cook for another minute.

Step 5

Remove the skillet from the heat and stir in the parsley, dried cranberries, and chicken broth. Add the cubed bread, mixing until the bread absorbs the liquid and the mixture is well combined.

Step 6

Stuff the turkey cavity loosely with the apple stuffing. Any extra stuffing can be baked separately in a greased baking dish.

Step 7

Tie the turkey legs together with kitchen twine and tuck the wings under the bird.

Step 8

Place the turkey breast-side up on a roasting rack inside a large roasting pan. Season the outside of the turkey with the remaining salt and pepper.

Step 9

Roast the turkey in the preheated oven for approximately 3 hours, or until a meat thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the thigh reads 165°F (74°C). Baste the turkey every 30 minutes with the pan juices to keep it moist.

Step 10

If the turkey browns too quickly, tent the bird loosely with aluminum foil.

Step 11

Once cooked, remove the turkey from the oven and let it rest for 20-30 minutes before carving. This allows the juices to redistribute.

Step 12

Serve the turkey alongside the apple stuffing and your favorite side dishes.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(6969.4g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	9985.0

Total Fat 307.9g	0%
Saturated Fat 104.3g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.7g
Cholesterol 3996.2mg	0%
Sodium 11152.8mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 357.0g	0%
Dietary Fiber 34.6g	0%
Total Sugars 101.6g
Protein 1362.6g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 1132.6mg	0%
Iron 71.6mg	0%
Potassium 14871.2mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 28.7%

Protein: 56.5%

Carbs: 14.8%