Duck with apples and spices
6 servings
90 minutes
Duck with apples and spices is a refined dish that combines the tenderness of the bird, the sweetness of fruits, and the aroma of spices. The history of this recipe is rooted in European culinary traditions, where duck was often roasted with fruits to create a rich flavor. Apples add a slight tartness to the dish, contrasting with the juiciness of duck meat, while spices like nutmeg, cinnamon, and bay leaves fill it with warmth and depth. The two-stage roasting process allows the duck to evenly absorb flavors, and basting with fat makes the skin crispy. This dish is perfect for a festive dinner or a cozy family lunch, revealing a full palette of flavors in every bite.
1
Wash the duck, clean it from feather remnants, salt it, and drizzle with lemon juice. Place 3-4 apples and spices inside the duck.
- Duck: 1 piece
- Apple: 9 pieces
- Salt: to taste
- Ground black pepper: pinch
- Bay leaf: to taste
- Cinnamon: to taste
- Nutmeg: to taste
2
Cook at 220 degrees for 1 hour. Baste the duck with the fat that forms during cooking. Reduce the oven heat to 160 degrees and add the remaining apples. Bake for another 20 minutes. Serve hot.
- Apple: 9 pieces
