Duck Breast with Aromatic Spices and Plum Compote - ioanacooks

Ingredients

• 2 duck breasts with skin
• 2 medium onions
• 2 apples, preferably Granny Smith or Honeycrisp
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 2 whole cloves
• 2 cardamom pods
• 1/2 teaspoon coriander seeds
• 1 star anise
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 tablespoon dried marjoram
• 12 pitted dried plums (prunes)
• 1 cinnamon stick
• 1 cardamom pod
• 1/4 teaspoon coriander seeds
• 1-inch piece fresh ginger, sliced
• 2 tablespoons honey
• 2 cups water
• 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
• Pinch of salt