Cornish Game Hens With Creamy Orange Sauce

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 350*.

2. 2

   Rinse hens and salt the cavity and outside of birds.

3. 3

   Place in a shallow, oiled baking pan.

4. 4

   Brush hens with 2 TBS melted butter.

5. 5

   Bake in 350* oven for an hour, until golden brown.

6. 6

   Brush hens with 1/4 cup of the orange marmalade and bake an additional 10 minutes.

7. 7

   To make the sauce, melt 2 TBS butter in a small saucepan, over medium heat.

8. 8

   Stir in flour and ginger, then gradually add the milk.

9. 9

   Cook over medium heat, stiring constantly, until mixture just comes to a boil and thickens.

10. 10

    Remove from the heat.

11. 11

    Stir in the remaining 1/2 cup marmalade, then pour the sauce over the game hens.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.