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Peach-Rosemary Whole Roasted Turkey

Add exquisite sweetness to your savory turkey with this fruity and floral peach-rosemary glaze.
Prep Time2 mins
Cook Time3 hrs 30 mins
Total Time3 hrs 32 mins
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Peach-Rosemary Turkey
Author: Chef David Rose

Ingredients

Peach-Rosemary Whole Roasted Turkey

Peach-Rosemary Glaze

  • 1/2 cup peach preserves
  • 1 cup chicken stock
  • 1/4 cup shallots, minced
  • 2 whole garlic cloves, minced
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon fresh rosemary leaves, minced
  • 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • Salt
  • Pepper

Zesty Cranberry-Orange Sauce

  • 1 cup Grand Marnier, or other orange liquor
  • Zest and juice of one fresh medium navel orange
  • 1 cup orange juice
  • 1/3 cup sugar
  • 1 cup frozen cranberries
  • Instructions

Instructions

Peach-Rosemary Whole Roasted Turkey

  • Thaw turkey in refrigerator for up to 3 to 4 days prior to cooking.
  • When ready to cook, discard plastic truss and pat dry.
  • Preheat oven to 425 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Brush turkey with olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
  • Place turkey breast-side up in an oven-safe roasting pan.
  • Cook at 425 degrees Fahrenheit for 10 minutes and then reduce temperature to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Continue cooking turkey for about 2.5 hours, basting turkey with pan juices every 30 minutes.
  • Remove turkey and glaze with half of the peach-rosemary glaze. Place back in oven and cook for an additional 15 minutes.
  • Glaze turkey with the remaining peach-rosemary glaze and place back in oven. Cook until the turkey breast reaches an internal temperature of 160 degrees Fahrenheit as indicated by a food thermometer (carryover cooking will increase the internal temperature to a perfect 165 degrees Fahrenheit).
  • When fully cooked, remove turkey from oven, cover, and let rest for 30 minutes before serving.

Peach-Rosemary Glaze

  • In a medium-sized saucepan, add olive oil and minced shallots, garlic, and rosemary and sautéé about 45 seconds on medium-high heat until tender and fragrant.
  • Whisk in peach preserves, chicken stock, Worcestershire sauce, kosher salt, and black pepper and bring to a boil, then reduce to medium heat.
  • Simmer for 8 minutes until slightly reduced, about a 1/4 in volume and glaze-like in consistency.
  • Remove from heat and keep warm.

Zesty Cranberry-Orange Sauce

  • Put Grand Marnier in medium-sized pan and reduce by 1/2, then add zest and juice of one orange, sugar, orange juice, and frozen cranberries and bring to a boil; simmer for 12 to 14 minutes until reduced to syrupy consistency.
  • Set cranberry sauce aside to cool to room temperature.