Prep: 35 min. Bake: 4-1/4 hours Yield: 18-20 Servings

Ingredients

2 teaspoons salt

2 teaspoons pepper

2 teaspoons dried savory

2 teaspoons rubbed sage

1 turkey (18 to 20 pounds)

2 medium pears, thinly sliced

1 large onion, quartered

1 celery rib, quartered

1/2 cup butter, melted

3/4 cup orange marmalade

3/4 cup orange juice

1 tablespoon honey

Directions

In a small bowl, combine the salt, pepper, savory and sage. Rub 1 tablespoon of seasoning mixture in turkey cavity. Place the pears, onion and celery in turkey cavity; tie drumsticks together. Place, breast side up on a rack in a roasting pan. Combine butter and remaining seasoning mixture; brush over turkey. Bake, uncovered, at 325° for 3-1/4 to 3-1/2 hours.

Meanwhile, combine orange marmalade, orange juice and honey in a saucepan. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 15 minutes or until thickened, stirring occasionally. Set aside and keep warm. When turkey begins to brown, cover lightly with a tent of foil. Bake 1 hour longer or until meat thermometer reads 180°, brushing occasionally with the orange glaze. Cover and let stand for 15 minutes before carving. Thicken pan juices for gravy if desired. Yield: 18-20 servings.

Nutritional Facts

1 serving (1 each) equals 567 calories, 27 g fat (9 g saturated fat), 233 mg cholesterol, 447 mg sodium, 13 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 65 g protein.