Jean-François Plante's recipe

Preparation: 30 min • Cooking time: 1 hr 20 min • Servings: 4

Ingredients:  

2 tsp. cornstarch

1 tsp. lemon juice

4 egg whites

200 g (1 cup) sugar

250 ml (1 cup) 35% whipping cream

80 ml (⅓ cup) maple syrup (Érablement bon) 

150 g (1 cup) mixed berries, including blackcurrants

 Red berry compote

300 g (2 cups) mixed red berries

125 ml (½ cup) maple syrup

60 ml (¼ cup) crème de cassis (blackcurrant liqueur)

Instructions: 

1. Preheat oven to 190°C (375°F).

2. In a heavy saucepan, whisk together the first nine ingredients. Heat over medium heat until simmering, then reduce by half.

3. Score the skin on the breasts without cutting into the flesh. Season with salt and pepper. In a skillet, heat the oil over medium-high heat and sear the breasts for 3 to 4 minutes per side, starting with the skin side. Place the breasts on a baking sheet, brush with the reduction and sprinkle with steak spices and crushed pepper. Bake for 8 to 10 minutes. 

4.In a small saucepan, whisk together the remaining reduction and demi-glace sauce. Heat over medium heat and reduce by half.

5. Thinly slice the breasts. Drizzle with the spiced red wine sauce.