Goose Stuffed with Apples and Armagnac-Soaked Prunes

In a small bowl, combine the prunes with the Armagnac. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or for up to 1 week. Drain the prunes well and reserve the liquid for another use.

Preheat the oven to 325°. Using paper towels, pat the goose completely dry on the outside and inside. In a large bowl, toss the prunes with the apples and garlic. Stuff the goose with the prune mixture and tie the legs together with twine. Generously rub the goose with oil and season all over with salt. Transfer the goose, breast side up, to a rack set in a roasting pan. Place the neck in the bottom of the roasting pan. Roast for 40 minutes, then remove the pan from the oven. Carefully tilt the pan and spoon the fat into a small heatproof bowl.

Return the goose to the oven and increase the temperature to 350°. Roast for 50 minutes. Remove the pan from the oven again. Carefully tilt the pan and spoon the fat into the bowl. Remove the goose neck and reserve for snacking, if desired.

Return the goose to the oven and increase the temperature to 400°. Roast for about 40 minutes longer, until the skin is golden brown and an instant-read thermometer inserted in the inner thigh registers 160°. Transfer the goose to a work surface, tent with foil and keep warm. Pour the boiling water into the pan and scrape up any bits on the bottom using a wooden spoon. Pour the pan juices into a heatproof bowl.

在中等锅中，在高火上加热2汤匙鸡皮脂肪。加入giplets并煮至褐色约1分钟。加入鸡汤和保留的锅汁，煮沸。将热量降低至低，然后小火煮5分钟。加入奶油并小火煮3分钟。搅拌醋和醋栗果冻，并用盐和胡椒粉调味。将肉汁过滤成肉汁碗或小型投手。雕刻鹅并转移到盘子上。将李子和苹果倒入一个碗中，并与肉汁一起食用。