-
1
In 4-quart saucepan, heat 2 inches water to boiling.
-
2
Add carrots and parsnips; cover and return water to boiling.
-
3
Remove necks, giblets, and discard any fat from duck cavities.
-
4
Rinse ducks, necks, and giblets; pat dry.
-
5
Heat oven to 400'F.
-
6
Insert 2 apple quarters into neck and body cavities of each duck; twist wings back and under ducks to hold neck skin in place.
-
7
Meanwhile, in 2-quart saucepan, heat cranberry juice, wine, Add pears; cover and return to boiling.
-
8
Simmer pears over low heat 7 to 10 minutes or just until fork tender.
-
9
Transfer pears to plate.
-
10
Strain and reserve 3 /4 cup pear poaching liquid.
-
11
Drain juices from body cavities of ducks into roasting pan.
-
12
Discard apple quarters.
-
13
Transfer ducks and root vegetables to platter; cover and keep warm.
-
14
Pour giblet broth into roasting pan; heat to boiling, stirring to loosen browned-on bits.
-
15
Strain broth mixture into large measuring cup; discard fat on top and pour 3/4 cup broth into skillet.
-
16
Add onion and cook over high heat 1 minute.
-
17
Add 3/4 cup reserved pear poaching liquid.
-
18
Boil rapidly until mixture is reduced to about 2 /3 cup or a syrupy consistency.
-
19
Turn heat to low and add butter, stirring until it blends in.
-
20
Pour sauce into a pitcher.
-
21
Serve with pears.