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Honey Glazed Duck Breasts with Apple Sauce

A simple and delicious dish featuring duck breasts glazed with honey and spices, served with a fresh apple sauce.

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French
medium
45 min
2
gluten-free
Prep: 15 min
Cook: 30 min
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Ingredients
  • 2 Duck breasts
  • 1/4 cup Honeyfor glaze
  • 1 teaspoon Coriander seedstoasted and crushed
  • 1 piece Star anise
  • 2 tablespoons Olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon Fresh thymechopped
  • 1 teaspoon Knorr chicken granulesfor seasoning
  • 2 Granny Smith applespeeled and sliced
  • 2 tablespoons Butter
  • 1 tablespoon Lemon juiceto prevent oxidization
  • 1 teaspoon Sugar(optional)for apple sauce
Instructions
  1. 1

    Prepare the apple sauce by slicing Granny Smith apples and cooking them quickly in a pan with butter and a little lemon juice to prevent oxidization.

    10 min

  2. 2

    Blend the cooked apples until smooth and pass through a sieve for a creamy texture. Add a tiny bit of sugar if desired.

    5 min

  3. 3

    For the honey glaze, heat honey in a pan with toasted and crushed coriander seeds and star anise. Bring to a boil and reduce until thickened.

    5 min

  4. 4

    Season duck breasts with Knorr chicken granules, olive oil, and fresh thyme. Let them sit for 5-10 minutes.

    10 min

  5. 5

    Cook the duck breasts skin-side down in a pan over medium heat until the fat renders and the skin is crispy. Finish cooking in the oven for 6-8 minutes depending on size.

    10 min

  6. 6

    Once cooked, glaze the duck breasts with the reduced honey mixture and let them rest before serving.

    5 min

  7. 7

    Serve the duck breasts with the apple sauce on the side. Optionally, garnish with fresh coriander.

    2 min

Equipment Needed
pan
oven
blender
sieve

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