Roasted Game Hen with Citrus-Clove Glaze

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 450F.

2. 2

   Arrange lemon slices on baking sheet in two 3 x 5-inch rectangles.

3. 3

   Season Cornish game hen halves generously with salt and pepper.

4. 4

   Place game hen halves, skin side up atop rectangles of lemon slices.

5. 5

   Roast game hen halves 15 minutes.

6. 6

   Meanwhile, combine orange marmalade, fresh lemon juice, bourbon, grated lemon peel and ground cloves in heavy small saucepan.

7. 7

   Simmer marmalade mixture over medium heat until thickened to consistency of glaze, about 4 minutes.

8. 8

   Season marmalade glaze to taste with salt and pepper.

9. 9

   Brush game hen halves with marmalade glaze.

10. 10

    Continue to roast hen halves until juices run clear when thighs are pierced and hen halves are deep brown, brushing 2 more times with marmalade glaze, about 10 minutes longer.

11. 11

    Serve immediately.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.