Baked Cornish Hens Recipe

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   Clean and dry hens; season inside and out with salt and pepper; chill overnight.

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   When ready to bake, insert a whole onion in cavity of each hen and place in open roasting pan rack.

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   Place a pineapple ring under each hen, leaving a space between each hen.

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   In small saucepan put butter, Kitchen Bouquet and orange marmalade.

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   Heat together till butter has melted and mix is blended.

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   Spoon over hens and bake at 350 degrees till hens are tender, about 1 1/2 hrs, basting often.

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   If sauce cooks down before hens are done, add in a little warm water to the pan to assure having some of the delicious sauce left to accompany the hens.

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   If hens appear to be getting dry during the baking, place a piece of foil loosely over the pan to retard the browning.

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   For entertaining, onions should be removed from the hens before serving, or possibly keep the onions in.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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