Duck with Apples

Description

The dish is easy to prepare. To get a beautiful caramelized crust, brush the duck with honey before putting it in the oven. You can add other fruits to the apples, such as oranges, lemon, berries, as well as rosemary, thyme. Serve the duck warm, with a side of potatoes and fresh vegetables. The finished dish is ready to be served.

Instructions

1. 1

   Step 1

   Wash the apples and cut them into slices. Peel the shallots and cut each into 4 pieces. Wash the cranberries.

2. 2

   Step 2

   Wash the duck, dry it with paper towels, then rub it with salt and black pepper.

3. 3

   Step 3

   Inside, place 1 apple and 1 sprig each of rosemary and thyme.

4. 4

   Step 4

   Place the duck in a heatproof dish, arrange the remaining apple, cranberries, shallot, rosemary, and thyme around it, and brush the duck with honey.

5. 5

   Step 5

   Preheat the oven to 180 degrees and bake the duck for 2–2.5 hours, then remove it from the oven and cover with foil.

6. 6

   Step 6

   Pour red wine and vinegar into a saucepan, place over heat, and add apples, cranberries, shallots, and the herbs that were around the duck.

7. 7

   Step 7

   After boiling, reduce the heat and cook until the volume is reduced by half.

8. 8

   Step 8

   Meanwhile, remove the foil, spread the sauce together with pieces of fruits and vegetables around the duck. Serve it whole at the table, then slice into pieces.

9. 9

   Step 9

   Serve at the table.