Magret de canard a l'aquitaine

Ingredients

• 1 uncooked magret de canard
• 3 packages of sucre vanille( if you can?t find this in a gourmet store, you can make your own http://artofthehome.com/articles/homemade-vanilla-sugar-sucre-vanille-for-baking )
• 1/2 cup balsamic vinegar, plus 2 tbsp
• 2 onions
• 6 tbsp butter
• Salt and pepper
• 3 apples, cored and cut into 8 pieces each
• 1/2 tsp cinnamon
• 3 tbsp sugar

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Preparation

• Score the magret on both sides in a diamond pattern, sprinkle with 1 package of sucre vanille, 2 tablespoons of balsamic vinegar and refrigerate for 1-2 hours.
  
  In a sauce pan, boil 1/2 cup of balsamic vinegar with 1 package of sucre vanille and 1/2 tsp of black pepper until the liquid is reduced by half. Set aside.
  
  Saute the onions in 3 tablespoons of butter, salt and pepper on a low flame for about 15 minutes. Set aside.
  
  Sprinkle the sugar, cinnamon and remaining package of sucre vanille on the apples and brown in 3 tablespoons of butter. Set aside.
  
  Sear the magret de canard on the fat side first for 5 minutes, remove the accumulated fat, turn and cook on the other side for 8 minutes. Reheat the vinegar reduction, the apples and onions, slice the magret and serve. Serves 2 generously.