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Granny's
Duck Breasts With Peaches
1 tbs Light vegetable oil
3 Medium-size firm mushrooms
4 Half breasts of duck, boned
2 tbs Grated orange rind
1 tesp Meat flavoring
1/4 c Orange juice
3/4 c Pureed fresh peaches
1/3 c Heavy cream, whipped
2 tbs Butter 2 Duck livers
1/2 tesp Finely chopped fresh garlic
1 tesp Tomato paste
1 c Strong chicken stock
1 tbs Light honey
1 tesp Guava or red currant jelly
4 Fresh peaches, quartered
Directions: In deep heavy pot, heat oil. Add 1 tbs butter. Let it melt and
foam. Add mushrooms. Stir over high heat 2 minutes. Remove mushrooms with
slotted spoon and set aside. Brown livers; remove and set aside. Lightly brown
duck breasts on both sides and remove from pan. Reduce heat to low; add 1 tbs
butter and melt it. Add garlic and orange rind. Stir over low heat 2 minutes.
Add tomato paste and meat flavoring. Blend. Add stick, orange juice and honey.
Stir over moderate heat until mixture boils. Add peach puree and jelly. Bring to
a boil. Place breasts in pot and coat with sauce. Cook over low heat about 20
minutes or until done. Arrange breasts on heat-proof serving platter or gratin
dish. Whisk whipped cream into sauce. Add mushrooms and peaches. Spoon sauce
mixture over breasts. Brown top lightly until broiler. Slice livers neatly and
arrange as garnish on top of dish. Makes 5 to 6 servings.
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