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Ingredients (Serves 10) |
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1 8- to 10-pound goose |
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2 tablespoons lemon juice |
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¾ cup apple-cherry juice |
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1/3
cup sugar |
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9 inches stick cinnamon |
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6 whole cloves |
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1 tablespoon cornstarch |
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1 16-ounce package frozen
unsweetened pitted
tart
red
cherries, thawed and
drained, or one 16-ounce
can pitted
tart red
cherries (water pack)
drained |
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2 tablespoons brandy or
Kirsch |
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Rinse
goose; pat dry. Season cavity with salt. Tuck drumsticks under the
band of skin across the tail. Skewer neck skin to back. Twist wing
tips under back. Prick skin well.
Place bird, breast side up, on a rack in a roasting
pan. Brush with lemon juice. Insert a meat thermometer into
the thigh meat. Roast, uncovered, in a 350 degree oven 2 ¾ to
3 ¼ hours or until meat thermometer registers 180 degrees to 185 degrees.
Remove fat during roasting.
Cover; let stand for 15 minutes before
carving.
Meanwhile, mix juice, sugar, cinnamon, and cloves. Bring to boiling.
Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 15 minutes. Remove the spices.
Combine cornstarch and 1 tablespoon cold water; add to juice
mixture. Cook and stir until bubbly; cook and stir 2 minutes more. Add
cherries and brandy; heat through. Pass sauce.
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