Description
Tired of the same old Thanksgiving menu? This curated harvest-inspired spread takes your favorite holiday ingredients and transforms them into elegant, unexpected dishes. From a glazed turkey with spiced pumpkin cream to cranberry stuffing bites and caramelized vegetables, every element brings a fresh twist to the table.
Ingredients
Main: Pumpkin Cream-Glazed Roast Turkey
1 whole turkey (12–14 lbs)
1 cup pumpkin purée
1 cup heavy cream
2 tsp cinnamon
1 tsp nutmeg
½ cup brown sugar
Instructions
In a saucepan, whisk together pumpkin purée, cream, cinnamon, nutmeg, and brown sugar over low heat until smooth.
Brush over the turkey before roasting at 325°F (163°C). Continue roasting, basting every 30 minutes, until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (approx. 3.5–4 hours).
Let rest 20 minutes before carving.
Side 1: Cranberry-Stuffed Savory Muffins
2 cups stuffing
1 cup cranberry sauce
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 3.5 hours
Nutrition
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 30g
- Protein: 45g