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

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

Cooking Level: Intermediate

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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Officerswife

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Home Town: Wausau, Wisconsin, USA

Living In: Prattville, Alabama, USA

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

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

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Home Town: Houston, Texas, USA

Living In: Katy, Texas, USA

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

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Home Town: Montpelier, Indiana, USA

Living In: Saluda, North Carolina, USA

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

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Home Town: Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, USA

Living In: West Columbia, South Carolina, USA

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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TEESA2YOU

Cooking Level: Expert

Living In: Phoenix, Arizona, USA

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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Wyattdogster

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Home Town: Annandale, Virginia, USA

Living In: Warrenton, Virginia, USA

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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