Autumn Fruit Cornish Hens Recipe Recipe

Name: Autumn Fruit Cornish Hens Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 8 x Cornish game hens (each about 1 lb); 12 lrg Garlic cloves, peeled and finely chopped; 4 Tbsp. Oregano, dry Salt (to taste) Pepper (to taste); 1 c. Red wine vinegar; 1/2 c. Extra virgin olive oil; 1 c. Prunes, pitted; 1 c. Apricots, dry; 1 c. Green olives, pitted; 1/2 c. Capers (plus a bit of the juice); 8 x Bay leaves; 1 c. Brown sugar; 1 c. White wine, dry; 4 Tbsp. Italian parsley (minced)

Servings: persons

8 x Cornish game hens (each about 1 lb)
12 lrg Garlic cloves, peeled and finely chopped
4 Tbsp. Oregano, dry Salt (to taste) Pepper (to taste)
1 c. Red wine vinegar
1/2 c. Extra virgin olive oil
1 c. Prunes, pitted
1 c. Apricots, dry
1 c. Green olives, pitted
1/2 c. Capers (plus a bit of the juice)
8 x Bay leaves
1 c. Brown sugar
1 c. White wine, dry
4 Tbsp. Italian parsley (minced)

1
Clean hens well under cool 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.
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Cover and chill overnight to marinate.
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Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Arrange game hens in 1 or possibly 2 shallow roasting pans.
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Spoon all the marinade over the hens.
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Sprinkle proportionately with brown sugar and pour wine around them.
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Bake for 1 to 1 1/4 hrs, basting frequently, till golden brown.
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Juice should look clear when thigh is pricked with a fork.
10
Transfer hens, fruit, olives and capers to a serving platter.
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Moisten with pan juices and sprinkle with parsley.
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Pass remaining pan juices in a sauce boat.
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NOTES:* Cornish game hens stewed in fruit and sugar - I originally got this for Christmas dinner, and it's very good.
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What's more, this recipe is easy: you just put everything in a bowl, marinate overnight, then bake till done!
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Difficulty: easy.
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Time: 5 min preparation, overnight marinating, 1 hour cooking.
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Precision: approximate measurement OK.

1168

kcal

Calories

Fat

207

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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: 8 x Cornish game hens (each about 1 lb), 12 lrg Garlic cloves, peeled and finely chopped, 4 Tbsp. Oregano, dry Salt (to taste) Pepper (to taste), 1 c. Red wine vinegar, and more.

Yes, Autumn Fruit 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.

Autumn Fruit Cornish Hens Recipe

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