Cranberry Orange Glazed Cornish Hens

1. 1

   Rinse hens, pat dry.

2. 2

   Coat inside and outside of hens with melted butter, sprinkle with salt and pepper.

3. 3

   Place hens, breast side up, on a rack in shallow roasting pan.

4. 4

   Insert meat thermometer.

5. 5

   Cover loosely with foil.

6. 6

   Roast in 375 degree oven for 30 minutes.

7. 7

   Uncover and roast one hour or until thermometer reads 185 degrees.

8. 8

   Meanwhile, for sauce, in a one quart saucepan, combine cranberry sauce, orange marmalade, lemon juice, minced onion and corn starch.

9. 9

   Cook and stir until thick and bubbly. Cook and stir 2 more minutes.

10. 10

    Remove from heat, stir in orange sections.

11. 11

    Brush sauce on hens several times during last 20 minutes of roasting.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.