Cornish Hens with Fruit, Walnuts, and Honey Apple G

Name: Cornish Hens with Fruit, Walnuts, and Honey Apple Glaze
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tart apples, such as Granny Smith, peeled, cored, and diced; 2/3 cup dried apricots, cut into thin slices; 2/3 cup raisins; 1 cup walnuts, chopped; 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon; 2 tablespoons melted butter; 1/4 cup apple juice; 2 tablespoons honey; 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 2 Cornish hens (about 1 1/4 pounds each), halved; 1/4 teaspoon fresh-ground black pepper

Servings: persons

2 tart apples, such as Granny Smith, peeled, cored, and diced
2/3 cup dried apricots, cut into thin slices
2/3 cup raisins
1 cup walnuts, chopped
1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
2 tablespoons melted butter
1/4 cup apple juice
2 tablespoons honey
1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 Cornish hens (about 1 1/4 pounds each), halved
1/4 teaspoon fresh-ground black pepper

1
Heat the oven to 425.
2
In a roasting pan, combine the apples, apricots, raisins, walnuts, cinnamon, and butter.
3
Spread the mixture over the bottom of the pan.
4
In a small bowl, combine the apple juice, honey, thyme, and 1/4 teaspoon of the salt to make a glaze.
5
Sprinkle the Cornish hens with the remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt and the pepper and set them breast-side down on top of the fruit-and-nut mixture.
6
Brush the hens with some of the glaze and then cook for 10 minutes.
7
Remove the roasting pan from the oven.
8
Stir the fruit-and-nut mixture and turn the hens over.
9
Brush them with more of the glaze, return the pan to the oven, and cook until just done, about 15 minutes longer.
10
Glaze the hens one final time and serve them with the fruit-and-nut dressing.

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Preheat the oven fully and bake on the middle rack for the most even results.
Check for doneness a few minutes early — a toothpick in the center should come out with just a few moist crumbs.
Let it cool before slicing so it sets properly and holds its shape.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Swap the honey for maple syrup or agave for a slightly different but equally rich sweetness.
Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.

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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tart apples, such as Granny Smith, peeled, cored, and diced, 2/3 cup dried apricots, cut into thin slices, 2/3 cup raisins, 1 cup walnuts, chopped, and more.

Yes, Cornish Hens with Fruit, Walnuts, and Honey Apple Glaze falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Cornish Hens with Fruit, Walnuts, and Honey Apple Glaze

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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