Apricot Glazed Cornish Hens Recipe

1. 1

   Combine apricot preserves, orange rind, and orange juice; set aside.

2. 2

   Remove giblets from hens; reserve for other uses.

3. 3

   Rinse hens with cool water, and pat dry.

4. 4

   Close cavities, and secure with wooden picks; truss.

5. 5

   Sprinkle with paprika and place on a rack in a lightly greased roasting pan.

6. 6

   Bake at 350 degrees for 1-1/4 to 1-1/2 hrs, basting frequently with about 1/2 c. apricot mix during the last 30 min.

7. 7

   Saute/fry cashews in butter in a large skillet till cashews are golden brown.

8. 8

   Drain and set aside, reserving butter in skillet.

9. 9

   Saute/fry onions in same skillet till tender.

10. 10

    Add in wild rice, and prepare according to package directions, substituting chicken broth for water and omitting salt.

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    When done, stir the cashews back into the rice.

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    Arrange Cornish hens on serving platter; brush with remaining apricot mix.

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    Garnish with apricot roses and spinach leaves, if you like, and serve with rice.

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    * To make apricot roses, use a rolling pin to flatten 4 or possibly 5 dry apricots for each rose.

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    Wrap apricots around each other, shaping them to resemble a rose; healthy pinch stem end to make them adhere.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.