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a golden roast turkey lacquered in glossy cranberry-orange glaze garnished with orange slices and fresh herbs, shown in a wide horizontal shot on a platter at an elegant holiday table, warm natural light, shallow depth of field, landscape orientation

Cranberry Orange Glazed Turkey

A golden roast turkey with a tangy cranberry-orange glaze makes for a delightful centerpiece for your celebration!
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 3 hours
Total Time 3 hours 20 minutes
Servings: 10 servings
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 12 lb whole turkey
  • 1 cup cranberry sauce
  • 0.5 cup orange juice
  • 2 tbsp orange zest
  • 0.25 cup honey
  • 4 tbsp butter melted
  • 1 tsp salt

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven to 325F and place the turkey on a rack in a roasting pan.
  2. Rub the melted butter and salt all over the skin.
  3. Roast for 2.5 hours, basting occasionally with the pan juices.
  4. Whisk together the cranberry sauce, orange juice, zest, and honey.
  5. Brush the glaze over the turkey and roast 30 to 45 minutes more until it reaches 165F.
  6. Rest 20 minutes before carving.

Notes

Tent with foil if the skin browns too quickly while the inside finishes.