APPLE-GLAZED CORNISH HENS

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From Donna Mussina of White Oak, Pennsylvania, these golden brown game hens are treated to a citrusy cinnamon-apple glaze that's simple but special enough for a standout entree.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h20m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 5

6 Cornish game hens (20 to 24 ounces each)
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1 cup thawed apple juice concentrate
3 lemon slices
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Steps:

  • Tie legs of each hen together; tuck wings under hens. Place on a greased rack in a roasting pan. In a small saucepan, combine cornstarch and apple juice concentrate until smooth. Stir in the lemon slices and cinnamon. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 1 minute or until thickened., Spoon half of the glaze over the hens. Bake, uncovered, at 375° for 1 to 1-1/4 hours or until a thermometer reads 180°, basting occasionally with remaining glaze.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 224 calories, Fat 4g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 110mg cholesterol, Sodium 77mg sodium, Carbohydrate 21g carbohydrate (18g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 25g protein.

Moffat Gondwe
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This is the best Cornish hens recipe I've ever tried.


Gbechoevi Benoit
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My family loved this recipe!


Debra Wert
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Easy and delicious!


amir jan
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Highly recommend!


SAMUEL Drake
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This recipe is a keeper!


Rinkon Dey
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5 stars!


Ehizokhale Gideon
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I will definitely be making this recipe again.


Niyah
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This is a great recipe for a special occasion dinner.


RANA MUSLIM AMJAD
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Loved this recipe! The hens were moist and flavorful, and the glaze was perfect.


jose alas
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I would definitely recommend this recipe. It's easy to follow and the results are amazing.


Walid
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This was my first time cooking Cornish hens and they turned out great! The glaze was delicious.


Jacqueline Francis
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The hens are always moist and flavorful.


Nakia
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This is a great recipe for a special occasion. The hens look beautiful and they taste even better.


M.I.K. Pahim
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I'm not a fan of Cornish hens, but I loved this recipe. The glaze was amazing and the hens were cooked perfectly.


Hope Figueiredo
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This recipe was easy to follow and the hens turned out perfectly. I loved the combination of flavors in the glaze.


Only me !
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The hens were a bit dry for my taste, but the glaze was delicious. I would try this recipe again but I would cook the hens for a shorter amount of time.


Zeke Wheeler
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I made this dish for a dinner party and it was a huge success. Everyone loved the hens and the glaze. I will definitely be making this again.


Otaku Weeb
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This apple glazed Cornish hens recipe was a hit with my family! The hens were moist and flavorful, and the glaze was the perfect balance of sweet and tart.