Name: Roast Turkey with Maple Herb Butter and Gravy
Yield: Serves 12
Ingredients: 2 cups apple cider; 1/3 cup pure maple syrup; 2 tablespoons chopped fresh thyme or 2 teaspoons dried; 2 tablespoons chopped fresh marjoram or 2 teaspoons dried; 1 1/2 teaspoons grated lemon peel; 3/4 cup (1 1/2 sticks) butter, room temperature; 1 14-pound turkey, neck and giblets reserved; 2 cups chopped onion; 1 1/2 cups chopped celery with leaves; 1 cup coarsely chopped carrot; 2 cups canned low-salt chicken broth; 3 cups (about) canned low-salt chicken broth; 3 tablespoons all purpose flour; 1 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme or 1/2 teaspoon dried; 1 small bay leaf; 2 tablespoons apple brandy (optional)

Maple syrup and apple brandy lend a delicate flavor to the turkey and gravy. The New England Sausage, Apple and Dried Cranberry Stuffing is an especially nice accompaniment.

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