Apple-Glazed Cornish Game Hens Recipe

Name: Apple-Glazed Cornish Game Hens
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 dessert apple, quartered; 4 (1 3/4 lb) rock cornish hens; ¼ cup butter, softened; salt & freshly ground black pepper; ½ cup apple juice; 2 tablespoons clear honey; 1 lemon, juice and zest of, large finely grated; 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar; apple, slices to garnish; lemon slice, to garnish; 2 -3 sprigs flat leaf parsley, to garnish

Servings: persons

1 dessert apple, quartered
4 (1 3/4 lb) rock cornish hens
¼ cup butter, softened
salt & freshly ground black pepper
½ cup apple juice
2 tablespoons clear honey
1 lemon, juice and zest of, large finely grated
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
apple, slices to garnish
lemon slice, to garnish
2 -3 sprigs flat leaf parsley, to garnish

1
Place an apple quarter inside each hen, set the hens in a roasting pan, and make cuts in the flesh.
2
Brush with the butter and sprinkle with salt and pepper.
3
Mix together the remaining ingredients, except the garnish, and pour over the hens.
4
Roast the hens in a preheated 375F oven for 11/4 hours or until the juices run clear.
5
Turn the hens 3-4 times during roasting, and baste well with the cooking juices.
6
remove from pan and let stand, covered with foil, for 10 minutes.
7
Skim off the excess fat from the cooking juices, place the pan on top of the stove, and boil, stirring, until slightly reduced.
8
Arrange the hens on a warmed platter, garnish, and serve at once.
9
Pass the cooking juices separately.

265

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 dessert apple, quartered, 4 (1 3/4 lb) rock cornish hens, ¼ cup butter, softened, salt & freshly ground black pepper, and more.

Yes, Apple-Glazed Cornish Game Hens falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Apple-Glazed Cornish Game Hens

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