Maple-Coffee Duck

Ingredients

• • 2 magret duck breasts, about ¾ lb (340 g) each (see note)
  • ½ cup (125 ml) beef broth
  • ½ cup (125 ml) maple syrup
  • 3 tbsp (45 ml) low-sodium soy sauce
  • 2 tbsp (30 ml) strong coffee
  • 2 tsp cornstarch
  • 4 garlic cloves, chopped
  • 1 tbsp (15 ml) olive oil
  • 2 cinnamon sticks
  • ½ star anise
  • ¼ tsp red pepper flakes