Almond Roasted Duck with Chinese Spices

3 Tbsp DaVinci Gourmet Almond Classic Syrup
1 Tbsp soy sauce
2 tsp. Chinese 5-spice powder
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. freshly ground pepper
1(2-3 lb.) duck
3 cloves garlic
1 small orange or tangerine, cut into wedges


Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Pat the duck dry and prick all over with a
fork. Insert the garlic and orange wedges into the cavity of the duck. In
a small bowl, combine the almond syrup, soy sauce, and 5-spice powder. Rub
or brush the almond mixture onto the duck. Sprinkle the duck with salt and
pepper and place the duck on a rack, breast side down, in a roasting pan.
Roast the duck, breast side down, in a preheated oven for 40 minutes, then
turn the duck, breast side up, and continue to roast for 1 hour. The skin
should be dark and crispy. Remove from the oven and let rest for 5
minutes. Serve the duck breast and legs whole for an elegant entree, or
chop up the duck into bite-sized pieces and serve with spicy chutney as an
appetizer.

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