Apricot Glazed Cornish Hens Recipe

Name: Apricot Glazed Cornish Hens
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 Cornish hens; Stuffing; 2 cups dry bread cubes; 1/2 cup celery, thinly sliced; 1/4 cup onion, chopped; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon black pepper; 1/4 teaspoon marjoram leaves; 1/2 cup apricot preserves; 1/4 cup butter (or margarine); 2 -3 tablespoons white wine (or chicken broth); Sauce; 1/4 cup apricot preserves; 1/2 cup butter or 1/2 cup margarine; 1/2 teaspoon marjoram leaves

Servings: persons

4 Cornish hens
Stuffing
2 cups dry bread cubes
1/2 cup celery, thinly sliced
1/4 cup onion, chopped
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 teaspoon marjoram leaves
1/2 cup apricot preserves
1/4 cup butter (or margarine)
2 -3 tablespoons white wine (or chicken broth)
Sauce
1/4 cup apricot preserves
1/2 cup butter or 1/2 cup margarine
1/2 teaspoon marjoram leaves

1
heat oven to 375*F.
2
in a medium bowl mix together all stuffing ingredients (except preserves, butter and wine).
3
in a 1 qt saucepan melt 1/2 cup apricot preserves and 1/4 cup butter, stir into stuffing, add 2 to 3 tablespoons wine to moisten stuffing.
4
stuff hens with stuffing, secure opening with toothpicks.
5
tuck wing under hen, place hens breast side up in roasting pan, bake for 1 hour.
6
meanwhile in same saucepan combine all sauce ingredients.
7
cook over medium heat stirring occasionally until melted (2 to 3 minutes).
8
brush hens with half of sauce and continue baking uncovered for 40 to 50 minutes or until hens are fork tender.
9
if hens browning to quickly cover them loosely with aluminum foil.
10
Serve with remaining sauce.

402

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.

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 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 Cornish hens, Stuffing, 2 cups dry bread cubes, 1/2 cup celery, thinly sliced, and more.

Yes, Apricot Glazed Cornish Hens falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Apricot Glazed Cornish Hens

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Variations & substitutions

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