In this herb-roasted turkey recipe, apples and shallots cook inside the bird to keep the meat moist and add rich flavor. The extra shallots in the roasting pan also give the gravy recipe a rich, caramelized-onion depth. With apple cider, the gravy is out-of-this-world delicious. The easy turkey stock adds extra flavor to the gravy, but you can use chicken broth instead with good results. Apple-Shallot Roasted Turkey With Cider Gravy Active Time: 1 hour, 15 minutes Total Time: 3 hours, 50 minutes Serves 12 For the Turkey 1 (10- to 12-pound) turkey 2 tablespoons canola oil 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley, plus 3 sprigs 1 tablespoon chopped fresh sage, plus 3 sprigs 1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme, plus 3 sprigs 1 teaspoon kosher salt 1 teaspoon freshly ground pepper 1 1/2 pounds shallots, peeled and halved lengthwise, divided 1 tart green apple, quartered 3 cups water, plus more as …