Duck With Dried Cherries and Rosemary

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup sweet dried cherries
• 1/2 cup dry red wine
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh rosemary
• 2 tablespoons raspberry vinegar
• 2 teaspoons grated peeled fresh ginger
• 1/8 teaspoon sugar
• 2 teaspoons olive oil
• 4 (6 ounce)  boneless duck breast halves, skinned
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
• rosemary sprig (optional)

Directions

1. 1

   Combine first 6 ingredients, and set aside.

2. 2

   Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat.

3. 3

   Sprinkle both sides of duck with salt and pepper. Add duck to pan, and cook 3 minutes on each side or until a thermometer inserted into thickest portion registers 170°.

4. 4

   Place duck on a cutting board; cover with foil.

5. 5

   Add cherry mixture to pan; cook over medium-low heat 5 minutes. Remove from heat.

6. 6

   Cut duck into thin slices; spoon cherry mixture over duck. Garnish with rosemary sprigs, if desired.