Duck breasts with apples

4 servings

120 minutes

Duck breast with apples is an exquisite dish that combines the tenderness of duck meat with the caramelized sweetness of baked apples. Traditionally popular in French cuisine, the duck breast gains new depth of flavor here thanks to aromatic Provençal herbs, mustard dressing, and a spice marinade. The apples baked with the meat become soft and rich, adding a light tartness and fruity notes to the dish. It pairs perfectly with a glass of white wine, creamy mashed potatoes, or a light salad. This dish is ideal for cozy family dinners or festive occasions, impressing with its harmony of flavors and simplicity of preparation.

Energy value per serving

• Calories: 425.9
• Proteins: 20g
• Fats: 22.8g
• Carbohydrates: 35.9g

Ingredients

• duck breast: 2 pc
• Salt: 1 tsp
• Spices for poultry: 1 tsp
• Ground dried garlic: 1 tsp
• Red apples: 3 pc
• Yellow apples: 3 pc
• Bavarian mustard: 6 tsp
• Water: 250 ml
• Provencal herbs: 1 tsp

Cooking steps

1. Wash and dry the breasts.

   Required ingredients:

   • duck breast: 2 pieces

2. Wash the apples.

   Required ingredients:

   • Red apples: 3 pieces
   • Yellow apples: 3 pieces

3. Place the breasts in the tray.

4. To salt.

   Required ingredients:

   • Salt: 1 teaspoon

5. Add spices for the bird.

   Required ingredients:

   • Spices for poultry: 1 teaspoon

6. And dried garlic.

   Required ingredients:

   • Ground dried garlic: 1 teaspoon

7. Cover with a lid and let it marinate for a while.

8. Remove the cores from the apples.

   Required ingredients:

   • Red apples: 3 pieces
   • Yellow apples: 3 pieces

9. And, sliced, place in a baking dish.

10. Sprinkle with Provençal herbs.

    Required ingredients:

    • Provencal herbs: 1 teaspoon

11. Place the duck on top.

12. Mix mustard with water in a glass.

    Required ingredients:

    • Bavarian mustard: 6 teaspoons
    • Water: 250 ml

13. And pour over the chicken breasts with apples.

14. Place in the oven at 180 degrees for about 50 minutes.

15. Remove the cooked chicken breast from the oven, slice it, and serve with apples in portions.