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.
1
Prepare the products.
2
Juice 1.5 oranges, use the pulp as well, do not throw away the peels.
- Oranges: 2 pieces
3
Place the orange juice and pulp in a container or bowl, add mustard.
- Oranges: 2 pieces
- Wholegrain mustard: 1 tablespoon
4
Add honey
- Honey: 1 tablespoon
5
Add salt with herbs.
- Herb salt: 1 teaspoon
6
Mix the sauce well.
7
Put the breasts and legs in the sauce.
- Duck breast: 2 pieces
- Duck legs: 2 pieces
8
Cut the apples and remove the seeds.
- Apple: 4 pieces
9
Cut the remaining orange peels as well.
- Oranges: 2 pieces
10
Cut half an orange into slices.
- Oranges: 2 pieces
11
Place the sliced apples and orange peels in a baking dish.
- Apple: 4 pieces
- Oranges: 2 pieces
12
Add seasoning.
- Vegetable seasoning: 1 teaspoon
13
Mix thoroughly.
14
Place the legs and breasts on top and pour the sauce over.
- Duck breast: 2 pieces
- Duck legs: 2 pieces
- Oranges: 2 pieces
- Wholegrain mustard: 1 tablespoon
- Honey: 1 tablespoon
- Herb salt: 1 teaspoon
15
Place sliced oranges and a bit of rosemary.
- 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.
- Oranges: 2 pieces
- Apple: 4 pieces
