ingredients

• 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
• 2 duck breast filets (7.5 ounces each),
• thawed if frozen
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper
• 1/2 cup Marsala
• 1/2 cup THE GRACIOUS GOURMET FIG ALMOND SPREAD

instructions

1. Heat oil in medium skillet over medium-low heat. Score duck skin in 1-inch wide grid patterns using small paring knife. Add duck skin side down to skillet, season with salt and pepper. Cook, covered, about 8 minutes, turn, cover, and cook 8 minutes. Turn duck. Check internal temperature with thermometer, cook to 145–150 F.
2. Transfer duck to cutting board; tent with foil. Pour off drippings from pan, add Marsala to pan and return pan to heat. Cook over high heat to deglaze pan. Reduce heat to low; stir in THE GRACIOUS GOURMET FIG ALMOND SPREAD, bring to a simmer.
3. Slice duck; drizzle with THE GRACIOUS GOURMET FIG ALMOND SPREAD; serve immediately.