Roast Turkey with Grand Marnier Apricot Stuffing

Elevate your holiday feast with this luxurious Roast Turkey with Grand Marnier Apricot Stuffing, a show-stopping centerpiece guaranteed to impress your guests. This recipe combines the savory goodness of a herb-rubbed turkey roasted to golden perfection with the sweet, citrusy allure of an apricot stuffing infused with Grand Marnier and orange zest. Tender cubes of day-old bread are mingled with garlic-sautéed vegetables and dried apricots, creating a stuffing that’s bursting with flavor and perfectly complements the juicy turkey. Fresh rosemary and thyme add a fragrant touch, while basting the bird ensures succulence in every bite. Perfect for Thanksgiving, Christmas, or any festive occasion, this mouthwatering dish is a gourmet treat that pairs beautifully with classic holiday sides. Whether you're hosting a grand celebration or intimate dinner, this aromatic turkey recipe will be the highlight of your table.

Nutriscore Rating: 70/100

Prep Time:60 mins

Cook Time:240 mins

Total Time:300 mins

Servings: 10

Ingredients

• 12 lbs Whole turkey
• 1 cup Unsalted butter
• 2 tbsp Salt
• 1 tbsp Black pepper
• 2 tbsp Fresh rosemary
• 2 tbsp Fresh thyme
• 1 cup Apricots (dried, chopped)
• 0.5 cup Grand Marnier
• 6 cups Day-old bread (cubed)
• 1 cup Chicken stock
• 1 large Yellow onion (finely chopped)
• 2 stalks Celery (finely chopped)
• 1 large Carrot (finely chopped)
• 3 cloves Garlic (minced)
• 2 tbsp Olive oil
• 2 tbsp Parsley (chopped)
• 1 tsp Orange zest

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 325°F (165°C).

Step 2

Remove the giblets from the turkey cavity, rinse the bird inside and out with cold water, and pat it dry with paper towels.

Step 3

In a small bowl, mix together softened butter, salt, black pepper, chopped rosemary, and thyme.

Step 4

Gently lift the skin of the turkey and massage the herb butter evenly under the skin and over the surface of the bird.

Step 5

Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add chopped onion, celery, carrot, and minced garlic. Cook until soft and fragrant (about 5 minutes).

Step 6

In a large mixing bowl, combine diced apricots, Grand Marnier, cubed bread, cooked vegetable mixture, chicken stock, parsley, and orange zest. Mix gently until well combined.

Step 7

Stuff the turkey cavity with the prepared apricot stuffing. Secure the cavity opening with kitchen twine or skewers.

Step 8

Place the prepared turkey breast-side up in a large roasting pan on a roasting rack.

Step 9

Roast the turkey in the preheated oven, basting with pan juices every 30 minutes, for approximately 15 minutes per pound or until a meat thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the thigh registers 165°F (74°C).

Step 10

If the turkey skin begins to brown too quickly, cover it loosely with aluminum foil during roasting.

Step 11

Once fully cooked, remove the turkey from the oven and let it rest, tented with aluminum foil, for 20-30 minutes before carving.

Step 12

Transfer the stuffing from the turkey cavity to a serving dish, and carve the turkey. Serve hot with your favorite sides.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(7388.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	11289.3

Total Fat 343.4g	0%
Saturated Fat 119.8g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.7g
Cholesterol 4079.5mg	0%
Sodium 21362.6mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 527.9g	0%
Dietary Fiber 46.9g	0%
Total Sugars 150.5g
Protein 1401.5g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 1396.2mg	0%
Iron 79.4mg	0%
Potassium 16820.8mg	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: 28.6%

Protein: 51.9%

Carbs: 19.5%