Joyce Goldstein's Cornish Hens With Apricots, Tomat

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

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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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

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

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