Maple-Glazed Duck Canapés
Maple-Glazed Duck Canapés
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp (30 ml) maple syrup
- 1 tbsp (15 ml) red wine vinegar
- 1 tsp (5 ml) soy sauce
- 1 duck breast, about ¾ lb (340 g)
- ¼ cup (60 ml) red wine vinegar
- 3 tbsp (45 ml) maple syrup
- 1 tbsp fresh ginger, chopped
- 1 tbsp rosemary leaves
- ¼ tsp salt
- ¾ cup (115 g) fresh blueberries (see note)
- 24 wild blueberry and almond crackers
- Watercress leaves (optional)
- Fleur de sel (optional)
Instructions
- In a small bowl, combine the syrup, vinegar and soy sauce. Set aside.
- With a sharp knife, score the fat of the duck breast in a crosshatch pattern without cutting through to the flesh. Cut the breast in half lengthwise. Season the fat with salt.
- In a non-stick skillet over medium heat, brown the duck breast, fat-side down, for 10 minutes or until the fat is golden and crispy. Season the meat with salt and pepper. Remove any excess fat from the skillet.
- Turn the pieces of duck over. Add the maple syrup mixture and cook for 4 minutes or until the liquid has thickened. Set the duck aside on a plate, fat-side up, and let rest for 10 minutes. Set the maple glaze aside.
Maple-Glazed Duck Canapés