HONEY-GLAZED HENS WITH FRUIT STUFFING

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"My husband really likes Cornish hens, so I searched for a recipe I could use during the holidays that dressed them up. My family loves the fruit stuffing. -Denise Albers, Freeburg, Illinois

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h30m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

1/2 cup butter, cubed
1/4 cup chopped onion
1/4 cup chopped celery
4 cups cubed day-old bread
1/2 cup dried fruit bits
1/2 cup water
1/8 teaspoon ground allspice
CORNISH HENS:
4 Cornish game hens (20 to 24 ounces each)
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
2 tablespoons butter, melted
1 tablespoon honey

Steps:

  • In a large skillet over medium heat, melt butter. Add onion and celery; cook and stir until tender. Stir in the bread, fruit bits, water and allspice; cover and cook for 2-3 minutes or until heated through., Loosely stuff hens with stuffing. Tuck wings under hens; tie drumsticks together. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Place breast side up on a rack in a shallow roasting pan. Combine butter and honey; drizzle over hens., Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 1 to 1-1/2 hours or until a thermometer reads 180° for hens and 165° for stuffing, basting occasionally with pan drippings. Cover loosely with foil if hens brown too quickly. Cover and let stand for 10 minutes before serving.

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This recipe is a keeper! It's easy to follow and the results are amazing. The chicken was cooked perfectly and the stuffing was moist and flavorful. I highly recommend this recipe.


SavageWolf93
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I've been making this recipe for years and it's always a hit. It's a great dish for special occasions or just a regular weeknight dinner.


Engdyee Tilahun
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This is my new favorite chicken recipe! The chicken is so moist and tender, and the stuffing is so flavorful. I love the combination of fruits and nuts.


Pona Heli Kahonah
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I made this dish for a dinner party and it was a huge success! Everyone raved about the chicken and the stuffing. I will definitely be making this again.


Toya Mechell
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This recipe is a bit time-consuming, but it's worth the effort. The chicken is fall-off-the-bone tender and the stuffing is so flavorful. I highly recommend this recipe.


Kelly Davis
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit. The chicken is always juicy and the stuffing is so flavorful. I love that I can use different fruits depending on what's in season.


Robert Costantino
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This is a great recipe for a special occasion dinner. The chicken is so moist and flavorful, and the stuffing is so delicious. I highly recommend this recipe.


Dj Shiblu
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I made this dish for Thanksgiving and it was a huge success! The chicken was cooked perfectly and the stuffing was moist and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again next year.


Fartuun Aadan
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This recipe is a bit time-consuming, but it's worth the effort. The chicken is fall-off-the-bone tender and the stuffing is so flavorful. I highly recommend this recipe.


Semina Brownell
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I've been making this recipe for years and it's always a hit. It's a great dish for special occasions or just a regular weeknight dinner.


Battur Enguun
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This is my new favorite chicken recipe! The chicken is so moist and tender, and the stuffing is so flavorful. I love the combination of fruits and nuts.


Divan Vanessa
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I made this dish for a dinner party and it was a huge success! Everyone raved about the chicken and the stuffing. I will definitely be making this again.


Gge Dff
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This recipe is a keeper! It's easy to follow and the results are amazing. The chicken was cooked perfectly and the stuffing was moist and flavorful. I highly recommend this recipe.


Mahesh Kumara
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit. The chicken is always juicy and the stuffing is so flavorful. I love that I can use different fruits depending on what's in season.


That Boi
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This dish was absolutely incredible! The chicken was moist and flavorful, and the fruit stuffing was the perfect complement. I will definitely be making this again.