Apricot Glazed Roast Duck With Caramelized Apples Recipe

• 1/2 c. apricot jam
• 2 Tbsp. brandy
• 2 Tbsp. water
• 1 Tbsp. honey
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/8 tsp cayenne
• 4 x boneless duck breasts
• 1 Tbsp. Emeril's Original Essence see * Note
• 4 Tbsp. unsalted butter
• 1/2 c. very thinly-sliced yellow onions
• 2 tsp light brown sugar
• 5 x Braeburn or possibly Gala apples cored, and cut into eighths
• 2 x garlic cloves peeled, halved
• 1 1/2 tsp salt
• 3/4 tsp freshly-grnd black pepper
• 1/4 c. Calvados or possibly apple cider
• 2 tsp minced fresh thyme

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