Duck and Apple Vol Au Vents

Name: Duck and Apple Vol Au Vents
Prep time: 1 h 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 1 h 30 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 2 duck breasts; 2 apples; 2 spring onions; 1 shallot; 12 Vol au Vent; garlic clove; 2 tbsp soy sauce; 2 tbsp sake vinegar; 1 tbsp truffle honey; Salt &amp; pepper

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Author:

Drogo

Servings

4 - 6

Prep Time

75 minutes

Cook Time

15 minutes

Create a sophisticated bite-sized appetiser with these delicious duck vol au vents, combining tender duck breast, sweet apple and a rich homemade teriyaki sauce. Perfect for entertaining, these elegant pastries bring together classic flavours with a modern twist.

Duck breast and apple are a combination made in heaven. Apple will tame the gaminess of duck meat and bring just the right amount of tartness to these canapes. We cooked the apple and duck together in a homemade teriyaki sauce, prepared using sake and aged soy sauce.

These duck and apple canapés are a beautiful balance of savoury, sweet and umami flavours. The flaky pastry provides the perfect base for the rich duck filling, while the apple adds freshness and a subtle sharpness that cuts through the richness of the meat.

Ingredients

Duck and Apple Vol Au Vents

2 duck breasts
2 apples
2 spring onions
1 shallot
12 Vol au Vent
garlic clove
2 tbsp soy sauce
2 tbsp sake vinegar
1 tbsp truffle honey
Salt & pepper

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Directions

Method

Cut the duck breasts and apple into cubes. Add crushed garlic and sliced shallots.
Add the sake vinegar, soy sauce and the truffle honey. Mix in together and place the marinate in the fridge for 1h to 3h.
Fry the duck mixture on the pan for about 12 to 15 min.
Add the cooked duck and apple mix into the vols au vent. Top with some spring onions and serve.

Recipe Note

What are duck vol au vents?

Duck vol au vents are small puff pastry cases filled with a savoury duck mixture. They are a popular choice for elegant appetisers because they combine crisp pastry with rich, flavourful fillings.

Why do apple and duck work well together?

Apple balances the richness of duck by adding sweetness and acidity. In these duck canapés, the apple helps soften the gamey flavour of the duck while adding freshness to every bite.

Can I make these as apple vol au vent canapés?

Yes. An apple vol au vent can be made with sweet or savoury fillings, but this recipe combines apple with duck for a more complex flavour profile.

What makes these good vol au vent canapés for parties?

Vol au vent canapés are ideal for entertaining because they are easy to serve, visually appealing and can be filled with many different ingredients. The duck and apple combination makes them especially memorable.

Can I use leftover duck breast for this recipe?

Yes. Leftover duck works wonderfully in these duck breast canapés. Simply shred the cooked meat and warm it gently with the apple and teriyaki sauce.

What are teriyaki duck canapés?

Teriyaki duck canapés combine tender duck with a sweet and savoury teriyaki glaze, often served in small pastry or bite-sized formats. The sauce enhances the duck’s richness while adding a delicious umami flavour.