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Duck Breast With Apples
Ingredients
- 1 tsp grnd allspice
- 1 tsp freshly-grnd black pepper
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 4 x skinless duck breasts - (5 ounce ea) all fat removed Refrigerated butter-flavored cooking spray as needed
- 1 med onion - (5 ounce) chopped
- 2 lrg garlic cloves chopped
- 3 x fresh sage leaves chopped (or possibly 1/4 tspn rubbed dry sage)
- 1 tsp chopped fresh rosemary (or possibly 1/4 tspn crushed dry rosemary)
- 1/2 ounce low-fat low-sodium ham minced
- 1/2 c. dry white wine
- 1/2 c. fat-free no-salt-added canned chicken broth
- 2 med Granny Smith apples - (10 ounce total) cored, sliced (or possibly Fiji apples)
- 1 Tbsp. red wine vinegar Extra fresh sage leaves for garnish (optional)
Directions
- Combine the allspice, pepper, and salt; rub into the duck breasts. Allow to stand at room temperature for 15 min.
- Lightly coat a nonstick skillet with cooking spray. Add in the duck breasts and saute/fry over high heat till browned on both sides. Lower heat and cook till medium-rare, about another 3 min per side. Don't overcook duck breast as it becomes dry and stringy. Transfer duck breasts to a heated platter; keep hot.
- Add in the onion, garlic, sage, rosemary, and ham to the skillet. Stir in wine and broth. Reduce liquid to about 1/3 c..
- Spray another nonstick skillet with cooking spray and saute/fry apple slices with red winger till they begin to soften, about 4 min. Set aside.
- Add in the duck breasts to the reduced sauce and reheat. Place a duck breast on each of 4 serving plates. Top with equal portions of the sauce and apples. Serve immediately.
- This recipe yields 4 servings.
- Comments: Duck and apples You bet - in the kitchens of French and Italian homes, as well as in Germany.
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