Roasted Duck with Peaches and Cardamom

Duck is commonly paired with fruit, and too often it’s oranges or cherries, which can be overly sweet and taste like dessert. This duck is roasted with peaches and cardamom and then served with more peaches that have been poached separately in a light cardamom syrup. Rather than sweet, the peaches add a surprising acid touch, which complements the rich meat of the duck. Do make sure your cardamom is not old; the seeds should be black and highly aromatic when you crush the pods. There is no