Thanksgiving is one of the biggest days in the kitchen every year. Whether you’re cooking Thanksgiving dinner for the first time or looking to experiment with classic Thanksgiving recipes, this honey glazed turkey and honey pumpkin pie are sure to be crowd pleasers.
Honey Glazed Turkey:
- Turkey
- 1/2 cup Honey
- 1/2 cup dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
Tie the turkey’s drumsticks together and tuck the wings underneath. Place turkey in roasting pan breast side up and bake at 325 F for two hours. Mix honey, dijon mustard, dried rosemary, onion powder, salt, pepper and garlic powder in a bowl and brush over turkey after first two hours of baking. Return to oven and continue to baste turkey with pan drippings until thermometer reads 180 F about two hours. Remove turkey and cover with tin foil for up to 15 minutes before carving. Serve with stuffing and gravy.
Honey Pumpkin Pie:
- 2 cups pumpkin puree
- 3/4 cup honey
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
- 3 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice
- 3/4 cup heavy cream (half n half or whole milk will work in a pinch)
- 2 eggs, lightly beaten
- 1 unbaked pie crust
Preheat your oven to 375 degrees. Mix the puree, honey, vanilla, salt, and spice together. Mix in the cream, then gently beat in the eggs. Carefully pour the mixture into the pie shell. Cover the edges of the crust with a pie shield or foil, and bake at 375 degrees for 25 minutes. Remove the shield/foil, and bake for another 20-30 minutes, or until a knife inserted into the center of the pie comes out clean. Let cool, and serve with a generous dollop of real whipped cream.
