Maple-Glazed Duck Sandwiches
Serves: 12
 
Ingredients
  • ¼ cup diced shallot
  • ⅔ cup maple syrup, divided
  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
  • 2 tablespoons firmly packed light brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon fresh orange zest
  • ¼ cup fresh orange juice
  • ⅛ teaspoon smoked paprika
  • ⅛ teaspoon smoked chipotle powder
  • ⅛ teaspoon kosher salt
  • 2 (8-ounce) duck breasts (skin on)
  • 1 cup shaved carrot
  • 12 mini croissants
  • ¼ cup stone-ground mustard
  • 2 ounces fresh spring mix greens
Instructions
  1. Preheat oven to 375°. Line a rimmed baking sheet with foil.
  2. In a small saucepan, stir together shallot, 3 tablespoons maple syrup, butter, brown sugar, orange zest and juice, paprika, chipotle powder, and salt over low heat; simmer for 15 minutes. Transfer glaze to a heatproof bowl.
  3. Place duck breasts on prepared baking sheet. Brush tops of duck breasts with maple syrup glaze.
  4. Bake until a meat thermometer inserted in thickest portion registers 165°, approximately 35 minutes, brushing with 1 tablespoon maple syrup glaze every 15 minutes. Let cool slightly.
  5. Using a sharp knife, cut duck breasts into ¼-inch slices.
  6. In a large sauté pan, heat remaining maple syrup over medium-low heat. Add carrot; cook, stirring constantly, until carrot darkens, approximately 4 minutes. Transfer carrot to a heatproof bowl. Let cool slightly.
  7. Using a serrated bread knife in a gentle sawing motion, split croissants in half horizontally. Spread a thin layer of mustard on cut sides of croissants. Divide greens among croissants. Arrange duck slices over greens. Place shaved carrot over duck slices. Serve immediately.
Recipe by TeaTime Magazine at https://teatimemagazine.com/maple-glazed-duck-sandwiches-recipe/