Autumn Fruit Cornish Hens Recipe

Name: Autumn Fruit Cornish Hens
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 pound cornish game hens eight in total; 12 cloves garlic minced; 4 tablespoons oregano dried; 1 x salt to taste; 1 x black pepper to taste; 1 cup red wine vinegar; 1/2 cup olive oil; 1 cup prunes pitted; 1 cup apricots, dried; 1 cup green olives pitted; 1/2 cup capers plus a bit of the juice; 8 each bay leaves; 1 cup brown sugar; 1 cup white wine dry; 4 tablespoons italian parsley chopped

Servings: persons

1 pound cornish game hens eight in total
12 cloves garlic minced
4 tablespoons oregano dried
1 x salt to taste
1 x black pepper to taste
1 cup red wine vinegar
1/2 cup olive oil
1 cup prunes pitted
1 cup apricots, dried
1 cup green olives pitted
1/2 cup capers plus a bit of the juice
8 each bay leaves
1 cup brown sugar
1 cup white wine dry
4 tablespoons italian parsley chopped

1
Clean hens well under cold water.
2
Pat dry.
3
In a large bowl, combine hens, garlic, oregano, salt, pepper, vinegar, oil, prunes, apricots, olives, capers (with juice) and bay leaves.
4
Cover and refrigerate overnight to marinate.
5
Preheat oven to 350F (180C).
6
Arrange game hens in 1 or 2 shallow roasting pans.
7
Spoon all the marinade over the hens.
8
Sprinkle evenly with brown sugar and pour wine around them.
9
Bake for 1 to 1 1/4 hours, basting frequently, until golden.
10
Juice should look clear when thigh is pricked with a fork.
11
Transfer hens, fruit, olives and capers to a serving platter.
12
Moisten with pan juices and sprinkle with parsley.
13
Pass remaining pan juices in a sauce boat.
14
NOTES:

649

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

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: 1 pound cornish game hens eight in total, 12 cloves garlic minced, 4 tablespoons oregano dried, 1 x salt to taste, and more.

Yes, Autumn Fruit 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.

Autumn Fruit Cornish Hens

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