Apricot Glazed Cornish Hens Recipe Recipe

Name: Apricot Glazed Cornish Hens Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 c. Dry bread cubes; 1/2 c. Celery, sliced; 1/4 c. Onion, minced; 1/2 tsp Salt; 1/4 tsp Pepper; 1/4 tsp Marjoram leaves; 1/2 c. Apricot preserves; 1/4 c. Margarine; 2 Tbsp. White wine or possibly chicken broth; 4 x Cornish game hens; 1/2 c. Apricot preserves; 1/2 c. Margarine; 1/2 tsp Marjoram leaves

Servings: persons

2 c. Dry bread cubes
1/2 c. Celery, sliced
1/4 c. Onion, minced
1/2 tsp Salt
1/4 tsp Pepper
1/4 tsp Marjoram leaves
1/2 c. Apricot preserves
1/4 c. Margarine
2 Tbsp. White wine or possibly chicken broth
4 x Cornish game hens
1/2 c. Apricot preserves
1/2 c. Margarine
1/2 tsp Marjoram leaves

1
Heat oven to 375.
2
In a medium bowl, stir together all stuffing ingredients EXCEPT preserves, margarine and wine.
3
In a small saucepan, heat preserves, margarine, and wine or possibly chicken broth.
4
Stir into stuffing mix.
5
Stuff hens, and secure opening with a toothpick.
6
Tuck under wings of hen.
7
Place hens, breast side up, in a roasting pan.
8
Bake for 1 hour.
9
Meanwhile, in a pan, combine all the glaze ingredients, cooking over medium heat until melted, about 2-3 min.
10
Brush hens with half the sauce after about 1 hour of cooking.
11
Continue to brush sauce on, every 15 - 20 min.
12
Continue baking hens for 40 - 50 min, or possibly till hens are fork tender.
13
Loosely cover with foil if hens are browning too quickly.
14
NOTES : You may leave out the stuffing, but this would probably decrease the baking time.

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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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 c. Dry bread cubes, 1/2 c. Celery, sliced, 1/4 c. Onion, minced, 1/2 tsp Salt, and more.

Yes, Apricot Glazed Cornish Hens Recipe 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.

Apricot Glazed Cornish Hens Recipe

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