Cornish Game Hens with Crab Apple-Sage Glaze

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   Preheat oven to 450F.

2. 2

   Starting at neck end of hens, slide fingers between skin and breasts to loosen skin.

3. 3

   Place 2 sage leaves under skin of each breast half.

4. 4

   Sprinkle hens with salt and pepper.

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   Transfer hens, skin side up, to medium roasting pan.

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   Roast hens 15 minutes.

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   Meanwhile, simmer 1/3 cup wine, jelly, and shallots in heavy small saucepan until glaze is slightly thickened, about 6 minutes.

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   Stir in chopped sage.

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   Brush half of glaze on roasted hens.

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    Roast hens 5 minutes more.

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    Brush with remaining glaze.

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    Roast until hens are cooked through and glaze is bubbling, about 5 minutes longer.

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    Transfer to platter.

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    Spoon off fat from juices in pan.

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    Place roasting pan directly atop 2 burners over medium heat.

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    Add remaining 1/3 cup wine and boil until liquid is reduced by 1/3, about 5 minutes.

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    Season sauce with salt and pepper.

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    Spoon over hens.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.