Christmas Apricot Glazed Turkey.

Apricot Glazed Turkey .

Apricot Glaze:

• 1 cup apricot nectar
• 1 cup apricot preserves 
• 2 tablespoons minced peeled fresh ginger 
• 1 tablespoon honey

 Herb Butter:

• 3/4 cup (1 1/2 sticks) unsalted butter, room temperature
• 3 tablespoons chopped fresh thyme or 1 tablespoon dried 
• 3 tablespoons chopped fresh sage or 1 tablespoon dried rubbed sage 
• 1 1/2 teaspoons salt 
• 1 teaspoon ground black pepper 

 Onion Mixture:

• 2 tablespoons (1/4 stick) unsalted butter
• 3 large onions (about 2 pounds), thinly sliced 
• 6 ounces shallots (about 6 large), thinly sliced  

• 1 21- to 22-pound turkey
• 1 14 1/2-ounce can (or more) low-salt chicken broth 
• 1 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme or 1/2 teaspoon dried 
• 1/2 teaspoon chopped fresh sage or 1/4 teaspoon dried 

 Gravy:

• 1 14 1/2-ounce can (about) low-salt chicken broth 

For Glaze: Combine all ingredients in heavy small saucepan and bring to boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until thickened and reduced to 1 1/4 cups, about 15 minutes.

For Herb Butter: Blend all ingredients in small bowl. Set aside.

For Onion Mixture: Melt butter in heavy large skillet over medium heat. Add onions and shallots and salt. From Bon Appetit.