• 1 whole turkey (10–12 pounds), thawed if frozen
• 1 cup cranberry sauce (homemade or canned, choose whole berry for texture)
• 1/2 cup fresh orange juice (about 2 medium oranges)
• 1 tablespoon orange zest
• 3 tablespoons honey or pure maple syrup (for natural sweetness)
• 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
• Fresh rosemary or thyme sprigs (optional, for stuffing the cavity)

Substitution tips: If you don’t have fresh oranges, bottled orange juice works fine but avoid concentrate for best flavor. You can swap honey with maple syrup or brown sugar depending on preference. For a dairy-free option, use olive oil instead of butter. And if cranberry sauce isn’t your favorite, try substituting with pomegranate molasses for a similar tangy glaze.