Apple-Glazed Cornish Hens

Apple-Glazed Cornish Hens

Serves: 4
 
 
Chicken and Poultry
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Ingredients
Ingredients
To make Apple-Glazed Cornish Hens, you'll need:
  • 2 cornish hens
  • 6 oz unsweetened apple juice concentrate undiluted
  • 1
  • 1/2 tbsp water
  • 1
  • 1/2 tsp cornstarch
  • 1/2 tsp cinnamon
  • 1/2 medium lemon sliced

Method

  • Remove giblets from hens and discard
  • Rinse hens under cold water and pat dry
  • Using a long sharp knife split the hens lengthwise
  • You may also buy precut hens
  • Place the hens cavity side up in a roasting pan
  • Dilute 1/4 cup of the apple juice concentrate with the water
  • Pour juice over the hens
  • Bake uncovered at 350øF for 45 minutes
  • Turn breast side up
  • In a small pan over medium heat combine the remaining apple juice concentrate cornstarch and cinnamon; mix well
  • Add 2 lemon slices and continue cooking until thickened
  • Remove from heat and brush hens with the sauce
  • Return the hens to the oven and continue to bake for an additional 15 minutes
  • Transfer the hens to a serving platter and garnish with remaining lemon slices.
Nutritional Facts (Per Serving)
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