"My husband really likes Cornish hens, so I searched for a recipe I could use during the holidays that dressed them up. We love the fruit stuffing." - Denise Albers, Freeburg, Illinois
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 1h30m
Yield 2 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- In a large skillet over medium heat, melt butter. Add onion and celery; cook and stir until tender. Add 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; brush 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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Janet Mensah
[email protected]This recipe was easy to follow and turned out great! The hens were moist and tender, and the fruit stuffing was flavorful and moist. I will definitely be making this recipe again.
AHAD ENGINEERING SEVICES
[email protected]I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit! The hens are always juicy and flavorful, and the fruit stuffing is a delicious complement. I highly recommend this recipe.
Carnival Wifi
[email protected]This recipe was perfect for a special occasion. The hens were cooked perfectly and the fruit stuffing was elegant and flavorful. I would definitely make this recipe again for a dinner party.
Faith ikubor
[email protected]The hens were delicious, but the fruit stuffing was a bit too sweet for my taste. I would try using a different type of stuffing next time.
TAMUGRI Peter
[email protected]This recipe was a bit too complicated for me. There were a lot of steps and I found it difficult to keep track of everything. The end result was good, but I don't think I would make it again.
Sylvester Thaburau
[email protected]This is my new favorite chicken recipe! The hens were so juicy and tender, and the fruit stuffing was the perfect combination of sweet and savory. I will definitely be making this recipe again and again.
Arman Vp
[email protected]I made this recipe for a dinner party and it was a huge success! The hens were cooked to perfection and the fruit stuffing was a big hit. I will definitely be making this recipe again.
ally flourre
[email protected]This recipe was a disaster! The hens were overcooked and dry, and the fruit stuffing was bland. I would not recommend this recipe to anyone.
Rito Sonia
[email protected]Overall, this was a good recipe. The hens were cooked perfectly and the fruit stuffing was tasty. However, I found the honey glaze to be a bit too sweet for my liking.
Bhuban Bhadur Ghorasainee
[email protected]The hens were a little dry for my taste, but the fruit stuffing was delicious. I would try brining the hens next time to see if that helps.
Dickson Abrodedzi
[email protected]This recipe was easy to follow and didn't take too long to prepare. I would definitely make it again.
Xander Hall
[email protected]I loved the combination of flavors in the fruit stuffing. The apples, cranberries, and raisins added a nice sweetness and tartness to the dish.
Kamuntu Frank
[email protected]The honey glaze on the hens was amazing! It gave the skin a beautiful golden brown color and a slightly crispy texture.
malka bukhari83
[email protected]This recipe was a hit! The hens were juicy and flavorful, and the fruit stuffing was a delicious complement. My husband and I both loved it.