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Preheat the oven to 200°C (400°F).
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In a bowl, mix honey, soy sauce, Dijon mustard, salt, black pepper, and thyme.
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Rub the duck legs with the honey mixture, ensuring they are well coated.
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Place the duck legs skin side up on a baking sheet.
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Toss the carrot sticks in olive oil, salt, and pepper, then arrange them around the duck legs.
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Roast in the preheated oven for 1 hour, basting the duck legs with the pan juices halfway through.
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Increase the oven temperature to 220°C (425°F) and roast for an additional 15 minutes to crisp the skin.
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Remove from the oven and let rest for 5 minutes before serving.