Roast Duck Breast With Orange Marmalade

INGREDIENTS
  • 2 duck breasts weighing about 175-225 g each, skin on and scored
  • 2 tbsp fhesly squeezed orange or mandarin juice
  • 3 tbsp Bonne Maman Orange Marmalade
  • 1 tbsp Olive Oil
  • Salt and freshly ground pepper
METHOD
  1. Preheat the oven to 200 C (fan oven 180 C), gas mark 6.
  2. Heat a heavy pan without any fat for a few minutes until very hot. Add the duck breast. Skin side down, and cook for 5-6 minutes until the skin is crisp and golden brown.
  3. Turn the breast over and transfer them to a roasting tin. Place in the centre of the preheated oven and cook for about 10 minutes. Remove and leave to rest on a warm dish.
  4. While the duck is resting, place the juice and the marmalade in a pan. Heat gently until the marmalade has melted and stir in the oil. Season to taste.
  5. Slice the duck breasts diagonally, place on warm plates and pour over the marmalade sauce.