The Australian Women’s Weekly Food

The classic Christmas turkey

PREP + COOK TIME 5½ HOURS (+ STANDING TIME) SERVES 8

4.5kg turkey
50cm square muslin
100g butter, melted
1 litre water
40g butter, extra
¼ cup (35g) plain flour
⅓ cup (80ml) port
2 cups (500ml) chicken stock
8 thin slices (100g) prosciutto
8 baby red apples,

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