Sarabeth's Kitchen

Duck has never tasted better than these divinely succulent, aromatic glazed breasts. The plum and cherry fruit are accented by a dash of soy sauce and a hint of Asian seasonings. They're so simple to make, you'll feel like a culinary pro.

Serves: 2
Preparation time: 10 minutes
Cooking time: 35 minutes

• Trim excess fat from breasts and carefully score fat not flesh into small squares.
• Pat dry, then season with salt and pepper.
• Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat.
• Add breasts, skin side down, reduce heat to medium-low and slowly render the fat until only a thin, crisp layer of skin remains,about 20 minutes.
• Meanwhile, preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
• Blend Plum Cherry Preserves, soy sauce and Chinese five spice seasoning.
• Turn breasts over, carefully drain off all fat.
• Spoon 2 to 3 tablespoons of preserves mixture over each breast.
• Transfer pan to oven and cook for 8 to 9 minutes.
• Remove and let stand for 5 minutes, then serve along with any pan juices.
• If desired, you can cut breasts into crosswise slices before serving.
• Sprinkle on cilantro as a garnish.