Reviewed: Jun. 4, 2007

This is a top notch recipe. I had a large dinner party and everyone loved the unique mild flavor of this turkey.

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megan

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Reviewed: Feb. 3, 2007

I loved it. Such a nice change from plain turkey! The gravy was delicious and subtly sweet. Will make again!

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SYRIELLE

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Reviewed: Jan. 9, 2007

I made this for my family when they came out for Thanksgiving. It was good. I would suggest making the apple butter a day or two ahead of the big turkey day. It will give it more time to "set". Otherwise very good recipe. Moist and delicious!!

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Home Town: Wausau, Wisconsin, USA

Living In: Newport News, Virginia, USA

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Reviewed: Dec. 12, 2006

I liked the flavors,yes a tad on the sweet side but so flavorful.I cooked my turtey in a bag and did everything as was stated and it was very delicious.

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DRIANNA

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Reviewed: Dec. 12, 2006

This was my first turkey, and it got rave reviews. It was very moist, but I didn't think it tasted very maple-y (except the skin). I liked the addition of the lemon zest (I read in some reviews that some didn't care for it, but I liked it). The gravy was outstanding - I included the apple brandy in mine.

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THEMUNCH_TX

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Home Town: Houston, Texas, USA

Living In: Katy, Texas, USA

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Reviewed: Dec. 7, 2006

1st Turkey I've ever cooked, but it was the best Turkey I've ever tasted. I added a bit of rosemary.

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suhrich

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Home Town: Montpelier, Indiana, USA

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Reviewed: Dec. 1, 2006

This was not a keeper for me. I loved the way the apple cider butter tasted, but it made my turkey brown so fast that the skin actually turned black and I had to cover completely with foil which then steamed it. I think the temperature was too high as my turkey was over cooked too. Although the gravy was delicious, I could not taste the maple butter on my meat at all.

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KCHOSKINS

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Home Town: Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, USA

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Reviewed: Nov. 28, 2006

The turkey did come out wonderful. Very moist.I am changing this review to give it 4 stars for the turkey ONLY. The gravy was not a favorite for us. The gravy was very, very, sweet. I had 2 pkgs of McCormick turkey gravy on hand that I made and added to it, and still very sweet. So I added some white wine to it. That did take some of the sweetness away, but still left it very sweet. If I do make this turkey recipe again, which I probably will. I would not use the drippings for the gravy. I would use store bought or make some ahead of time.

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Reviewed: Nov. 25, 2006

Delicious! The turkey was so moist, and the presentation was top notch. I slid a few whole sage leaves under the breast skin and it looked so pretty. The gravy was outstanding, guests were commenting on how great it was. I didn't get the apple brandy (too $$$) so I just used regular brandy that I had. So very good. I will prepare my turkey this way from now on.

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Home Town: Annandale, Virginia, USA

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Reviewed: Nov. 25, 2006

I tried this recipe and it turned out beautifully. Everybody loved it. The white meat was moist not dry at all like it usually is. Thank you very much Ibby. MaryD

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Mary D.

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Reviewed: Nov. 24, 2006

Didn't Like This. Was not a favorite at Thanksgiving Won't make again. My husband liked it maybe it was just me.

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Randesgirl

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Reviewed: Nov. 24, 2006

Made this yesterday for Thanksgiving and was pleasantly surprised with the outcome. I'm not normally a gravy person and I thought it was to die for. I made my turkey in a 16 qt roaster oven (so I'd have my regular oven free) and it turned out pretty well. I was worried that it wouldn't brown but it finally did there in the last 30 minutes. I will definitely use this recipe again the next time I make a turkey but next time I think I'll inject the maple/butter concoction into the bird to see if I can impart more of that wonderful flavor throughout. My one change was having to add an extra can of broth to the pan while it was cooking which gave me 1-1/2 cups broth at the end.

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Reviewed: Nov. 23, 2006

This was a good, and different way to roast a turkey. I liked the sweetness of the gravy, but I would have preferred a little less sweetness. Don't get me wrong though, it was still very good and I'm looking forward to the leftovers. The cider/maple syrup made the skin brown nicely. I stuffed the cavity with about 10 garlic cloves and a very small apple, sliced. After roasting, there was 6 cups of drippings left in my pan!! So it took a while to thicken the gravy; I had to add more flour w/a water paste. Good turkey, thanks for the recipe!

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Reviewed: Nov. 23, 2006

This was the BEST! I will make roast turkey with this recipe from now on. The flavor of the gravy was incredible!

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Reviewed: Oct. 16, 2006

I've made this recipe the past two Thanksgivings and plan to use it again this year. The turkey always comes out moist, and the gravy has amazing flavor! The only thing I do differently is add a lot more chicken stock at the bottom of the roasting pan (a lot of it evaporates during cooking).

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Brooke

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Reviewed: Jul. 30, 2006

A year after making Thanksgiving dinner with this recipe, my friends and family are still talking about it. I won't make turkey any other way!

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Reviewed: Apr. 17, 2006

I give this recipe 4 stars. The baste for the turkey, was EXCELLENT. I just happened to overcook my turkey a bit too much to vouch for the moist raves other reviewers gave this recipe. The gravy was also very easy (my first time making gravy) and had a very good, different taste. I will try this recipe again.

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SMALLIE81

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Living In: Crofton, Maryland, USA

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Reviewed: Jan. 26, 2006

I have made this recipe on two occassions. Both times I got rave reviews. I never did get the gravy to thicken, but it is incredible just the same. For the second time, I put the Turkey in a roasting bag and it came out even better. I will definately make again.

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Reviewed: Jan. 11, 2006

This is my third time making a turkey with this recipe and it turns out juicy and flavorful every time. The gravy is especially nice on mashed potato. Definitely a keeper.

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