Roast Duckling with Christmas Chutney Recipe - Paula Deen

Ingredients

• 3 ducklings (3 lbs each), rinsed, trimmed, and excess fat removed from the cavity
• 6 sprigs fresh thyme
• 3 bay leaves
• 3 cloves garlic, peeled and smashed
• salt
• ground black pepper
• 2 tablespoons Butter
• 1 small shallot
• 1 small Granny smith apple, peeled and chopped
• 1/2 cup golden raisins
• 1/2 cup dried cherries (can substitute frozen or dried cranberries)
• 1 sprig fresh thyme
• 1 tablespoon lemon zest
• 1/2 cup water
• 1/3 cup sugar