Roasted Duck with Apple Stuffing
The Christmas Day centerpiece
By RecipesQueen Kitchen • June 11, 2026
Prep: 15 min
Cook: 2h 50m
Servings: 6
Difficulty: Hard
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Pin This RecipeWhole duck stuffed with apples, marjoram, and onions, roasted until crackling crisp. Germany's Christmas dinner.
Ingredients
- 1 whole duck (5-6 lb)
- 3 tart apples, quartered
- 1 onion, quartered
- 1 bunch fresh marjoram
Instructions
- 1
Season duck inside and out. Stuff with apples and onion.
- 2
Roast breast-down at 160°C for 1 hour, then flip.
- 3
Continue 1.5 hours. Increase to 220°C for last 20 minutes. Rest 15 minutes.
