Duck breasts and thighs baked in sauce with oranges and apples

4 servings

60 minutes

This exquisite recipe for roasted duck in orange-apple sauce is a true embodiment of flavor harmony. European culinary tradition values the combination of tender poultry meat with fruits, highlighting the sweetness and acidity that perfectly complement the duck's texture. Bright orange and juicy apple turn the sauce into a fragrant symphony enriched with honey sweetness and mustard spiciness. Rosemary adds subtle pine notes, deepening the aroma. This dish will be the centerpiece of a festive table, delighting with its rich flavor and appetizing golden hue. It is best served with a glass of white wine, fresh green salads, or light side dishes to emphasize its versatility.

Energy value per serving

• Calories: 681.2
• Proteins: 52.2g
• Fats: 39.9g
• Carbohydrates: 33.3g

Ingredients

• duck breast: 2 pc
• Duck legs: 2 pc
• Oranges: 2 pc
• Apple: 4 pc
• Grainy mustard: 1 tbsp
• Honey: 1 tbsp
• Salt with herbs: 1 tsp
• Seasoning for vegetables: 1 tsp
• Rosemary: 1 sprig

Cooking steps

1. Prepare the products.

2. Juice 1.5 oranges, use the pulp as well, do not throw away the peels.

   Required ingredients:

   • Oranges: 2 pieces

3. Place the orange juice and pulp in a container or bowl, add mustard.

   Required ingredients:

   • Oranges: 2 pieces
   • Grainy mustard: 1 tablespoon

4. Add honey

   Required ingredients:

   • Honey: 1 tablespoon

5. Add salt with herbs.

   Required ingredients:

   • Salt with herbs: 1 teaspoon

6. Mix the sauce well.

7. Put the breasts and legs in the sauce.

   Required ingredients:

   • duck breast: 2 pieces
   • Duck legs: 2 pieces

8. Cut the apples and remove the seeds.

   Required ingredients:

   • Apple: 4 pieces

9. Cut the remaining orange peels as well.

   Required ingredients:

   • Oranges: 2 pieces

10. Cut half an orange into slices.

    Required ingredients:

    • Oranges: 2 pieces

11. Place the sliced apples and orange peels in a baking dish.

    Required ingredients:

    • Apple: 4 pieces
    • Oranges: 2 pieces

12. Add seasoning.

    Required ingredients:

    • Seasoning for vegetables: 1 teaspoon

13. Mix thoroughly.

14. Place the legs and breasts on top and pour the sauce over.

    Required ingredients:

    • duck breast: 2 pieces
    • Duck legs: 2 pieces
    • Oranges: 2 pieces
    • Grainy mustard: 1 tablespoon
    • Honey: 1 tablespoon
    • Salt with herbs: 1 teaspoon

15. Place sliced oranges and a bit of rosemary.

    Required ingredients:

    • Oranges: 2 pieces
    • Rosemary: 1 sprig

16. Bake at 180 degrees for 1 hour (check periodically to ensure the duck doesn't dry out; otherwise, baste it with sauce or cover it with wet parchment or foil).

17. You can check the duck's readiness by cutting into it.

18. Serve the prepared dish in portions, обязательно adding oranges and apples.

    Required ingredients:

    • Oranges: 2 pieces
    • Apple: 4 pieces