Joyce Goldstein's Cornish Hens With Apricots, Tomatoes and Spice Recipe

Name: Joyce Goldstein's Cornish Hens With Apricots, Tomatoes and Spice
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: ½ tablespoons schmaltz (rendered chicken fat) or ½ tablespoons peanut oil; kosher salt, to taste; fresh ground pepper, to taste; 4 teaspoons ground cinnamon; 4 cups yellow onions, chopped; 1 teaspoon clove; 3 cups canned diced plum tomatoes, with the juices reserved; 3 ½ cups dried apricots, soaked in hot water for 1 hour and drained; 2 cups chicken stock or 2 cups water; ⅓ cup brown sugar

Servings: persons

½ tablespoons schmaltz (rendered chicken fat) or ½ tablespoons peanut oil
kosher salt, to taste
fresh ground pepper, to taste
4 teaspoons ground cinnamon
4 cups yellow onions, chopped
1 teaspoon clove
3 cups canned diced plum tomatoes, with the juices reserved
3 ½ cups dried apricots, soaked in hot water for 1 hour and drained
2 cups chicken stock or 2 cups water
⅓ cup brown sugar

1
Heat 6 tablespoons schmaltz or peanut oil in a large saucepan.
2
Sprinkle the hens with salt, pepper and 1 teaspoon cinnamon and brown.
3
In another saucepan heat the remaining chicken fat or peanut oil, add the onions and cook over low heat 5 minutes, or until the onions are transparent.
4
Add the remaining 3 teaspoons cinnamon and cloves and cook for about 3 more minutes, stirring occasionally.
5
Add about 1/2 cup reserved tomato liquid.
6
Puree half the soaked apricots in a food processor or blender, and coarsely chop the rest.
7
Add the pureed apricots, the diced tomatoes and 1 cup chicken stock to the onion mixture.
8
Simmer, uncovered, 5 minutes.
9
Puree 2 cups of the onion mixture.
10
Return to the pan, add the remaining apricots, brown sugar and chicken stock and add enough liquid to make a medium-thick sauce.
11
In a large casserole place half the sauce.
12
Add hens and cover with remaining sauce.
13
Bake the poultry, covered, in a 350 degree preheated oven until done, about 30 to 40 minutes.
14
Let rest 5 minutes and enjoy!

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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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: ½ tablespoons schmaltz (rendered chicken fat) or ½ tablespoons peanut oil, kosher salt, to taste, fresh ground pepper, to taste, 4 teaspoons ground cinnamon, and more.

Yes, Joyce Goldstein's Cornish Hens With Apricots, Tomatoes and Spice falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Joyce Goldstein's Cornish Hens With Apricots, Tomatoes and Spice

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