Fig Almond Glazed Duck >> Recipes >> The Gracious Gourmet

	fig almond glazed duck
	1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
	2 duck breast filets (7.5 ounces each), thawed if frozen

	Salt and freshly ground black pepper
	1/4 cup Marsala
	1/2 cup The Gracious Gourmet Fig Almond Spread
	Heat oil in medium skillet over medium-low heat. Score duck skin in 1-inch wide grid patterns using small paring knife. Add duck skin side down to skillet, season with salt and pepper. Cook, covered, about 8 minutes, turn, cover, and cook 8 minutes. Turn duck. Check internal temperature with thermometer, cook to 145°–150°F. Transfer duck to cutting board; tent with foil. Pour off drippings from pan, add Marsala to pan and return pan to heat. Cook over high heat to deglaze pan. Reduce heat to low; stir in Fig Almond Spread, bring to a simmer. Slice duck; drizzle with Fig Almond Sauce; serve immediately. Makes 4 servings. Fig almond torte fruit tarts with fig almond ice cream fig almond pastry twists fig almond & cheese tortilla roll-ups fig almond tartlets avanti savoia's brie with fig almond in puff pastry all Gracious Gourmet Recipes (PDF version)