Duck Breasts with Norfolk Beauty Sauce

Method to make the sauce.

• Use a small saucepan and melt the butter add the onion and cook over a gentle heat until the onion is soft.
• Stir in the flour with a wooden spoon and cook for 2 minutes (keep stirring)
• Add the Madeira stirring all the time. 
• Let the sauce bubble and then stir in the apple juice.
• Add the marmalade stiring, and season with salt and pepper to taste.
• Strain the sauce and then re-heat to serve.

Method to cook the Duck breasts.

• Remove the duck breast from the fridge and allow to come to room temperature.
• Score the skin with a very sharp knife.
• Season the skin side with salt and pepper.
• Using a non-stick oven proof pan lay the Duck breasts skin side down in the pan.
• Place the pan over a low heat to render the fat, which will take approx. 5 minutes.
• Once there is fat in the pan turn the heat to full and sear the skin until crisp and golden
• Turn the breast over and seal the meat side.
• Transfer the pan to an oven cook for 10-12 minutes at 200 degrees or gas mark 6 
• Rest the meat in a warm oven for 5 minutes
• Serve on a pre-heated plate, and pour on the hot sauce.