Roasted Turkey with Apple & Herbs

1 turkey (14-20 lbs.)

¼ cup fresh sage, minced 

¼ cup fresh rosemary, minced

1 medium-large apple, quartered

1 medium-large onion, halved

1-2 ribs celery

½ cup butter, melted

½ cup apple jelly, warmed

Preheat oven to 325 degrees Fahrenheit.

Combine sage and rosemary. With your fingers, carefully loosen skin from turkey breast; rub herbs under the skin. Secure skin to underside of breast with toothpicks. 

Place turkey breast side up on a rack in a roasting pan. Place apple, onion and celery in turkey cavity. 

Roast, uncovered, for 3-3.5 hours or until a thermometer inserted in the thickest part of the thigh reads 170-175 degrees Fahrenheit. (Cover loose with foil if turkey browns too quickly.) Remove turkey from oven, brush with apple jelly. Tent with foil and let stand for 15 minutes  before removing the toothpicks and carving. 

 Enjoy your moist and delicious roasted turkey!

Lisa Hehner

St. Louis