Wild Duck With Apples

Prep: 20 min Cook: 150 min Serves: 4 Cuisine: French

Wild duck with apples offers a rich, succulent flavor complemented by sweet raisins and aromatic stuffing. The roasted duck, seasoned with onion, salt, and pepper, makes an impressive centerpiece for special occasions or hearty family dinners, blending gamey meat with fruity, savory notes.

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Ingredients

  • 2 cups apples, quartered
  • 1 cup raisins
  • 1 cup bread crumbs
  • 1 cup apple juice
  • 2 wild ducks, dressed
  • 1 slice onion
  • 2 teaspoons salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper

Instructions

  1. Mix quartered apples, raisins, and bread crumbs; add apple juice until the mixture is moist.
  2. Fill the dressed wild ducks with this stuffing.
  3. Rub the ducks with sliced onion, salt, and pepper.
  4. Roast the ducks at 325°F, breast down, for 2 1/2 to 3 hours.
  5. Baste frequently with the remaining apple juice during roasting.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

272 kcal 14% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 5.7g 11% DV
Total Fat 5.1g 7% DV
Carbs 53.3g 19% DV
Fiber 3.8g 13% DV
Sugar 24.4g 49% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 9976.8mg 100% DV
Potassium 382.3mg 8% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 4.3mcg
Vitamin C 40.9mg 45% DV
Calcium 82.5mg 6% DV
Iron 2.2mg 12% DV
Diet fit Under 400 cal Low-fat
Contains Wheat/Gluten

Estimated from ingredients & per-serving nutrition — verify against package labels for allergies or strict diets.

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).

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