Cornish hens, basted with a delicious glaze of apricot preserves and cloves, make dinner for two something special. Gusty Crum of Dover, Ohio uses convenient packaged herb stuffing to complement the moist and tender meat.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 1h45m
Yield 2 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- In a large bowl, combine the croutons, water and butter. Loosely stuff into hens. Place breast side up on a rack in a shallow roasting pan; tie drumsticks together., In a small saucepan, combine the glaze ingredients. Bring to a boil. Spoon half over hens. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 1-1/2 hours or until a thermometer reads 180° for hens and 165° for stuffing, basting occasionally with remaining glaze.
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Emily Patters
[email protected]This is my go-to recipe for Cornish hens. It's always a hit!
Asif Balani
[email protected]These hens are so moist and flavorful. I love the way the glaze caramelizes in the oven.
Syeda Haseena Khurram kazmi
[email protected]I've made this recipe several times, and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The hens are always cooked perfectly and the glaze is divine.
ifeoma chioma
[email protected]These hens are the perfect finger food. They're great for parties or potlucks.
Denise Williams
[email protected]I love that this recipe can be made ahead of time. It makes it so easy to entertain guests.
Alex Medina villa
[email protected]These hens are always a hit at my dinner parties. They're so elegant and delicious.
Xander Harris
[email protected]I've tried a lot of different Cornish hen recipes, but this one is by far the best. It's the perfect combination of flavors and textures.
jam faraz5 ahmad
[email protected]These hens are the perfect size for a small gathering. They're also very affordable, which is a bonus.
Mehtab Ullah
[email protected]I love that this recipe is so easy to follow. Even if you're a beginner cook, you can make these hens perfectly.
rasindu randaya
[email protected]The stuffing is so flavorful and moist. It's the perfect complement to the tender hen meat.
Samim BD
[email protected]The glaze on these hens is out of this world. It's the perfect balance of sweet and tangy.
Ali Bahadur
[email protected]These hens are so cute and festive. I love serving them at holiday gatherings.
Malik Hens Center Faisalabad
[email protected]I made these hens for Thanksgiving this year, and they were a huge success. Everyone loved them! The stuffing was especially delicious.
Karim Abidi
[email protected]This was my first time cooking Cornish hens, and I'm so glad I tried this recipe. It was easy to follow, and the hens turned out perfectly. The glaze was amazing!
Bineesh Vydu
[email protected]I've made this recipe twice now, and it's always a winner. The hens are juicy and tender, and the stuffing is savory and delicious. I highly recommend it!
Kleintjie Andrea
[email protected]These little hens were a huge hit at our dinner party! The glaze was perfectly sweet and tangy, and the stuffing was moist and flavorful. I'll definitely be making these again.