Apricot Stuffed Cornish Game Hens

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   Preheat oven to 375u00b0F Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper. Slice half the onion and place slices on baking sheet. Dice the rest of the onion for stuffing. Set aside.

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   Melt butter in skillet over medium heat. Add onion and ginger and cook until softened, about 2 minutes. Whisk in 3 tablespoons apricot jam and chicken stock. and bring to a boil. Remove from heat and add bread cubes. Stir and coat bread cubes. Let cool while preparing hens.

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   Wash and dry game hens. Season inside cavity with salt and pepper. Fill cavity with about 1/2 cup of the stuffing. Tie legs together with kitchen twine and use skewers to close cavity. Place breast side up on bed of onions. Season with salt and pepper.

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   GLAZE: Combine softened butter and 2 tablespoons apricot jam and spread over game hens.

5. 5

   Roast uncovered in a preheated oven for 60-70 minutes, or until internal temperature reaches 170u00b0F Remove from oven, let rest about 10 minutes. To serve, cut each hen in half and serve with stuffing.

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   TIPS: Blueberry or Wildberry jam would be great with this as well.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.