Roast turkey crown with lemon, parsley and thyme

  • Published: 31 Dec 04
  • Updated: 18 Mar 24

Our turkey crown recipe, using the turkey breast, is made with lemon and parsley and comes served with a white wine gravy.

If you like, you can check out our guide to cooking a Christmas turkey, too. And find out what to do with turkey leftovers.

  • Serves 6
  • Hands-on time 15 min, cook time approximately 2 hours, plus 20 min resting time
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Recipe from January 2005 Issue

delicious. tips

  1. Cooking a good turkey can be a challenge – the breasts tend to dry out before the legs are done which can lead to disaster on the big day. So to make sure your Christmas runs like a dream, this recipe keeps things basic. Butter adds delicious moisture and a creamy taste, while the lemon, parsley and thyme add a herbal infusion.

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