Apricot-Glazed Cornish Hens Recipe
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Apricot-Glazed Cornish Hens

By: Randi Ison 
"I found this easy recipe for Cornish hens and prepare it often for my family. The glaze keeps the hens tender and moist, and the skin roasts to a golden glow. It's tasty, too. When the children are gone for the weekend, my husband and I enjoy this meal-perfect for two."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.5 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (40)

Prep Time:
15 Min
Cook Time:
1 Hr 5 Min
Ready In:
1 Hr 20 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 2 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 2 Cornish game hens
  • 2 tablespoons butter, melted, divided
  • 1/4 cup apricot preserves
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 1 tablespoon grated onion
  • 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg

Directions

  1. Combine the salt and cayenne. Rub a third of the mixture inside hens. Brush 1 tablespoon butter over hens; sprinkle with remaining seasoning mixture. Place on a rack in a shallow baking pan. Bake, uncovered, at 350 degrees F for 30 minutes.
  2. Meanwhile, in a saucepan, combine the preserves, honey, onion, nutmeg and remaining butter. Cook and stir until preserves are melted. Brush over hens. Bake 35-40 minutes longer or until golden brown and a meat thermometer reads 180 degrees F. Cover and let stand for 5-10 minutes before serving.
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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 31, 2008 by Joey's Mom   view full review
Loved, loved this recipe!! I am partial to cornish game hens because, when I was little, my...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 16, 2008 by Ashley   view full review
This hen recipe is absolutely delicious! No over-bearing sweetness, and the meat stays very...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 2, 2008 by Amber and Jeremy Levy   view full review
This recipe yields an absolutely delicious bird! The glaze is wonderful and it makes all of...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 15, 2011 by Deb   view full review
It was great, my husband loved it. I have a suggestion to turn the Hens after 30 minutes and...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 24, 2009 by Knight   view full review
Absolutely wonderful. The cornish hen when so moist and delicious. I tripled the recipe for my...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 9, 2010 by chefiaint Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
The glaze was soooooooo delicious! The only thing I did differently was I put the hens in the...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 5, 2010 by BugNBear Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
This recipe was absolutly wonderful! Mouth-watering, savory, moist with a delicately crisp...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 19, 2008 by oatman99   view full review
Excellent recipe! I made this for my boyfriend (a fellow food connoisseur) and was very...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 4, 2007 by GQ   view full review
Absolutely Deeee-Licious! Made four of them for a casual post Thanksgiving dinner with my...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 24, 2011 by Lisa   view full review
Excellent glaze ! I stuffed the hens with partially cooked brown rice & dehydrated cranberries...

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