Instructions: Preheat oven to 450 F. Place turkey, breast side up, on rack in shallow roasting pan. Insert meat thermometer into center of meaty portion without touching bone. Brush with melted butter. Place pan in oven; immediately reduce temperature to 325 F. Roast uncovered, basting frequently, 2 hours and 20 minutes or until meat thermometer reaches 185 F.

Meanwhile, in small saucepan blend plum preserves, orange juice, dry mustard and orange peel. Heat slowly just until blended. Remove from heat. Baste turkey frequently with sauce during last 30 minutes of roasting time. Remove from oven; let stand 10 minutes before slicing. Heat remaining sauce to serve with turkey.

Makes 12 servings.

Note: Serve dinner for four and still have enough for two more turkey recipes: Turkey Creole and Lemon-ginger Turkey Salad. (See following)

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