
Turkey Stuffed with Cranberries and Maple Syrup
Turkey

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Ingredients
Stuffing
- 1 lb chopped turkey
- 1 1/2 cup fresh or unfrozen cranberries
- 1 1/2 cup grated potatoes
- 2 French shallots, chopped
- 3 garlic cloves, crushed
- 2 tablespoons fresh, chopped herbs (rosemary, savory, thyme, sage, etc.) or 10 ml (2 teaspoons) dried herbs
- 1/2 cup maple syrup
- Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
Turkey
- 1 whole turkey or young turkey, about 3.5 kg (7 3/4 lbs)
- 1 cup chicken stock
- 1 cup white wine
- 1/2 cup maple syrup
Method
- Preheat oven to 160 °C (325°F).
- Combine all stuffing ingredients.
- Put turkey in a roasting pan, breast up and fill the cavity with the stuffing. Attach the thighs using a piece of string.
- Mix the rest of the ingredients and pour over the turkey. Cover and roast for about 2 hr. 20 min., or 40 min. per 1 kg (2.2 lbs) until the meat comes easily off the bones. Baste frequently.
- Remove the cover for the last 30 minutes of roasting to brown the skin.
- Let rest for 15 min before carving. Serve the turkey with the stuffing and cooking juices.
Energy : 431 cal
Carbohydrates : 31 g
Lipids : 11 g
Cranberries are rich in antioxidants
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