Best 8 Plum Glazed Cornish Game Hens Recipes

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Welcome to the delightful realm of flavors, where the sweet and tangy notes of plum glaze intertwine with the delectable taste of cornish game hens, creating a tantalizing culinary experience. Get ready to embark on a culinary journey as we unveil the secrets to crafting the perfect plum glazed cornish game hens. Discover the art of selecting the right ingredients, mastering the delicate balance of flavors, and achieving that perfect golden-brown glaze. Prepare to indulge in a symphony of flavors that will leave your taste buds longing for more.

Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

PLUM-GLAZED CORNISH HENS



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Save this recipe for your best company. I often sprinkle the hens with toasted coconut for extra flavor. -Annie Tompkins, Deltona, Florida

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h50m

Yield 4-6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

4 large navel oranges, sliced
4 Cornish game hens (20 to 24 ounces each), split lengthwise
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 can (15 ounces) plums, pitted, drained
1/4 cup finely chopped onion
1/4 cup butter, cubed
3/4 cup thawed lemonade concentrate
1/3 cup chili sauce
1/4 cup reduced-sodium soy sauce
1-1/2 teaspoons prepared mustard
1 teaspoon ground ginger
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1/4 cup sweetened shredded coconut, toasted, optional

Steps:

  • Arrange orange slices in two greased 13x9-in. baking dishes. Top with game hens; sprinkle with pepper. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 45 minutes. , Meanwhile, place plums in a food processor; cover and process until smooth. Set aside. In a large skillet, saute onion in butter until tender; stir in lemonade concentrate, chili sauce, soy sauce, mustard, ginger, Worcestershire sauce and plums. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally. Set 1 cup of sauce aside. Spoon remaining sauce over hens., Bake 30-45 minutes longer or until a thermometer reads 180°, basting occasionally with pan drippings. Sprinkle with coconut if desired. Serve with reserved plum sauce.

Nutrition Facts :

MAPLE-GLAZED CORNISH GAME HENS WITH CARROTS



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Maple syrup is an easy, delicious glaze for this quick-cooking bird. Instead of hens, you can substitute a whole chicken; just cook it a bit longer.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Healthy Recipes     Gluten-Free Recipes

Time 1h15m

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/4 cup pure maple syrup (preferably Grade B)
1 teaspoon ground cumin
Coarse salt and ground pepper
2 Cornish game hens (about 1 3/4 pounds each)
3 teaspoons olive oil
1 1/2 pounds carrots, cut into 2-inch lengths
1 medium red onion, quartered
4 garlic cloves, peeled
6 sprigs fresh thyme
2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 450 degrees. Stir together maple syrup and cumin; season with salt and pepper. Using kitchen twine, tie hen legs together, then tuck wing tips underneath. Place hens on a rimmed baking sheet and rub with 1 teaspoon oil; season with salt and pepper.
  • Roast 10 minutes. Remove sheet from oven and add carrots, onion, garlic, and thyme. Toss vegetables with 2 teaspoons oil and season with salt and pepper. Roast 20 minutes.
  • Brush hens with maple mixture. Continue to roast, brushing twice more, until juices run clear when hens are pierced between breast and leg or an instant-read thermometer inserted in thickest part of a thigh (avoiding bone) registers 165 degrees, about 15 minutes. Transfer hens to a cutting board and let rest 10 minutes. Meanwhile, toss vegetables with lemon juice. Carve hens and serve with vegetables.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 505 g, Fat 27 g, Fiber 5 g, Protein 31 g

GLAZED CORNISH GAME HENS



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Make and share this Glazed Cornish Game Hens recipe from Food.com.

Provided by lets.eat

Categories     Chicken

Time 1h15m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 Cornish hens (1-1/2 lbs. each. halved)
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1/8 teaspoon white pepper
1/3 cup 100% apricot fruit spread, warmed
1 tablespoon orange juice

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°.
  • Place hens, breast side up, on a rack in a shallow roasting pan. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Bake, uncovered, for 30 minutes.
  • In a small bowl, combine spreadable fruit and orange juice. Spoon some of the apricot mixture over the hens.
  • Bake 30-35 minutes longer or until golden brown and juices run clear, basting several times with remaining apricot mixture.
  • Let stand for 5 minutes before serving.

GLAZED CORNISH HENS



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If you're looking to add a touch of elegance to your holiday dinner table, we suggest these Cornish game hens topped with a sweet apricot glaze. -Taste of Home Test Kitchen, Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h5m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 Cornish game hens (20 to 24 ounces each), split lengthwise
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon white pepper
1/3 cup apricot spreadable fruit
1 tablespoon orange juice

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. Place hens, breast side up, on a rack in a shallow roasting pan. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Bake, uncovered, 30 minutes. , In a small bowl, combine spreadable fruit and orange juice. Spoon some of the apricot mixture over the hens. Bake until golden brown and juices run clear, 30-35 minutes, basting several times with remaining apricot mixture. Let stand 5 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 402 calories, Fat 24g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 175mg cholesterol, Sodium 233mg sodium, Carbohydrate 14g carbohydrate (11g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 30g protein.

PLUM-GLAZED CORNISH GAME HENS



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These plum jam-glazed Cornish game hens are fall-off-the-bone yumminess! I use homemade sand plum jelly for the glaze.

Provided by Gypsy Nevada

Categories     Cornish Hens

Time 8h10m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 5

3 (1 1/2 pound) Cornish game hens
½ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
¾ cup plum jam
1 (1.25 ounce) envelope dry onion soup mix
2 kiwifruit, peeled and sliced, for garnish

Steps:

  • Place the game hens in a slow cooker. Sprinkle with red pepper flakes.
  • Mix the plum jam and onion soup mix together in a bowl until well blended. Remove 1/4 cup of the jam mixture and refrigerate until needed. Brush the remaining jam mixture over the hens.
  • Set the slow cooker on Low for 7 hours. Brush the reserved glaze over the hens. Cook on Low 1 hour more. Place hens on serving plates and garnish with kiwifruit slices.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 437.5 calories, Carbohydrate 35 g, Cholesterol 151.1 mg, Fat 21.3 g, Fiber 1.2 g, Protein 26.4 g, SaturatedFat 5.9 g, Sodium 588.6 mg, Sugar 28 g

CORNISH GAME HEN WITH CURRIED PLUM GLAZE



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Provided by Jason Gareffa

Categories     Chicken     Fruit     Game     Poultry     Bake     Christmas     Plum     Mango     Curry     Winter     Bon Appétit     Los Angeles     California

Yield Makes 2 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 1 3/4-pound Cornish game hen, halved lengthwise
1/3 cup plum jam
2 tablespoons mango chutney
1 teaspoon curry powder
1/4 cup low-salt chicken broth
1 lime, halved
Chopped green onions
Chopped roasted salted peanuts

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400°F. Rinse hen halves and pat dry. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Line rimmed baking sheet with foil. Arrange hen halves, skin side up, on prepared baking sheet.
  • Combine plum jam, chutney, and curry powder in small saucepan. Stir over low heat until curried plum glaze comes to boil. Brush 2 tablespoons glaze over each hen half, coating generously. Add chicken broth to remaining glaze and reserve for sauce.
  • Bake hen halves until golden and tender, about 25 minutes. Transfer hen halves to plates. Squeeze fresh lime juice over each hen half. Pour pan juices into reserved glaze mixture and bring to boil. Reduce heat and simmer to thicken slightly, about 3 minutes. Spoon sauce around hen halves. Sprinkle with chopped green onions and chopped peanuts.

PLUM-GLAZED CORNISH GAME HENS



Plum-Glazed Cornish Game Hens image

These plum jam-glazed Cornish game hens are fall-off-the-bone yumminess! I use homemade sand plum jelly for the glaze.

Provided by Gypsy Nevada

Categories     Cornish Hens

Time 8h10m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 5

3 (1 1/2 pound) Cornish game hens
½ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
¾ cup plum jam
1 (1.25 ounce) envelope dry onion soup mix
2 kiwifruit, peeled and sliced, for garnish

Steps:

  • Place the game hens in a slow cooker. Sprinkle with red pepper flakes.
  • Mix the plum jam and onion soup mix together in a bowl until well blended. Remove 1/4 cup of the jam mixture and refrigerate until needed. Brush the remaining jam mixture over the hens.
  • Set the slow cooker on Low for 7 hours. Brush the reserved glaze over the hens. Cook on Low 1 hour more. Place hens on serving plates and garnish with kiwifruit slices.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 437.5 calories, Carbohydrate 35 g, Cholesterol 151.1 mg, Fat 21.3 g, Fiber 1.2 g, Protein 26.4 g, SaturatedFat 5.9 g, Sodium 588.6 mg, Sugar 28 g

GLAZED CORNISH GAME HENS



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Years ago I found this recipe on a box of Uncle Ben's original rice. I can always get the man at the meat counter to cut these in half for me even when they are frozen. My daughter loves getting her own "little chicken"

Provided by Karen From Colorado

Categories     Long Grain Rice

Time 1h25m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/4 cup apple jelly
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
2 rock cornish game hens, halved
1 (6 ounce) box long grain and wild rice blend
salt
2 teaspoons apple jelly
1 1/2 cups red seedless grapes, halved or 1 red apple, cored and coarsely chopped
1/2 cup thinly sliced celery
1/3 cup unsalted cashews

Steps:

  • Combine 1/4 cup of jelly and cinnamon in a small sauce pan.
  • Heat and stir until melted; set aside.
  • Place hen halves, skin side up on a rack in a shallow roasting pan; sprinkle with salt.
  • Roast in 350 degree oven for 20 minutes.
  • Brush with the jelly/cinnamon mixture.
  • Roast for 20 to 30 minutes longer or until browned and tender.
  • While hens are roasting, cook rice and contents according to the package directions.
  • Stir in 2 tablespoons apple jelly, grapes and celery.
  • Sprinkle cashews over rice and serve with the hens.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 505.5, Fat 28.7, SaturatedFat 7.4, Cholesterol 168.3, Sodium 102.4, Carbohydrate 31.8, Fiber 1.5, Sugar 22.6, Protein 31

Tips:

  • To ensure even cooking, make sure the Cornish hens are approximately the same size.
  • To achieve a crispy skin, pat the hens dry before roasting.
  • Baste the hens frequently with the plum glaze to keep them moist and flavorful.
  • If the glaze starts to burn, add a little water or broth to the pan.
  • To ensure the hens are cooked through, use a meat thermometer to check that the internal temperature has reached 165°F (74°C).
  • Let the hens rest for a few minutes before serving to allow the juices to redistribute.

Conclusion:

Plum-glazed Cornish hens are a delicious and elegant dish that is perfect for a special occasion. The combination of sweet and savory flavors, along with the crispy skin and tender meat, makes this dish a surefire hit. Whether you are a seasoned cook or a beginner, this recipe is easy to follow and will yield impressive results. So next time you are looking for a special dish to serve your family or friends, give plum-glazed Cornish hens a try. You won't be disappointed!

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