Make-Ahead Maple & Sage Gravy

Total Time:Prep: 45 min. Cook: 3 hours

By Taste Of Home Editorial Team

Recipe by Angela Lively, Conroe, Texas

Tested by Taste of Home Test Kitchen

Updated on May 25, 2023

Save those turkey wings! Then use this richly flavored stock in my pour-it-on-everything herbed gravy. —Angela Lively, Conroe, Texas


Test Kitchen Tips
  • Turkey wings are the star in this make ahead Thanksgiving recipe, which pairs well with other Thanksgiving side dishes and jello salad recipes.
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    Make-Ahead Maple & Sage Gravy

    Yield:3-1/2 cups
    Prep:45 min
    Cook:3 hours

    Ingredients

    • 2 turkey wings, halved, or 1-1/2 pounds chicken wings
    • 1 small onion, quartered
    • 1/4 cup fresh sage leaves plus 1 tablespoon minced fresh sage, divided
    • 1 carton (32 ounces) reduced-sodium chicken broth
    • 4 cups water
    • 1/2 cup butter
    • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
    • 2 tablespoons maple syrup
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    Directions

    1. Preheat oven to 450°. In a 15x10x1-in. pan coated with cooking spray, bake wings, uncovered, until dark golden brown, about 1 hour.
    2. Transfer wings to a stockpot; add onion, sage leaves, broth and water. Slowly bring to a boil over low heat; gently simmer, partially covered, 1-1/2 hours.
    3. Strain broth, discarding solids. Measure broth and simmer until reduced to 5 cups. If using immediately, skim off fat. Or cool, then refrigerate 8 hours or overnight; remove fat before using.
    4. In a Dutch oven, melt butter over medium-low heat. Add flour and cook, stirring frequently, until dark golden brown, 10-12 minutes. Carefully stir in 4 cups broth. Bring to a boil; reduce heat and simmer, stirring constantly, 10 minutes. Stir in maple syrup and minced sage; add enough remaining broth to reach desired consistency.
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