"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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Emma Burton
e_b@gmail.comI've made this recipe for my friends and family, and they all rave about it. It's a great dish for any occasion.
sita bhattarai
b47@hotmail.co.ukThis is a great recipe for a weeknight meal. It's quick and easy to make, and the hens and stuffing are always delicious.
Md Siyam Islam
m-i88@hotmail.comI love that this recipe uses fresh herbs. They add a delicious flavor to the hens and the stuffing.
Janice De la Pena
d.janice21@hotmail.co.ukThis recipe is a bit challenging, but it's definitely worth the effort. The hens are perfectly cooked, and the stuffing is moist and flavorful.
Bd recipe Care1
rbd39@gmail.comI've made this recipe several times, and it's always a hit. I've even started experimenting with different fruits in the stuffing. My favorite combination is apples, cranberries, and walnuts.
Alex Jefferson osama
o90@hotmail.frThis is a great recipe for a special occasion dinner. The hens are elegant and impressive, and the stuffing is simply delicious.
Muzammil Abbas
muzammil93@yahoo.comI made this recipe for my family, and they all loved it. Even my picky kids ate their entire plates. I will definitely be making this again.
mokhtar Mohamed
mokhtar-m40@hotmail.comI love that this recipe uses fruit in the stuffing. It adds a sweetness and brightness that perfectly complements the savory hens.
Phakamile Ntuli
p-n26@yahoo.comThis recipe is a bit time-consuming, but it's worth the effort. The hens are fall-off-the-bone tender, and the stuffing is absolutely delicious.
LAMIm HASAN
lh53@aol.comI've tried many honey-glazed hen recipes, but this one is by far the best. The glaze is perfectly balanced, and the hens are always cooked to perfection.
DBsha Thapa
thapa-dbsha70@hotmail.co.ukThis recipe is a keeper! The hens were juicy and flavorful, and the stuffing was moist and savory. I will definitely be making this again.
Marcus Render
marcus-render@yahoo.comI made this for a dinner party last weekend, and it was a huge success! Everyone raved about the hens and the stuffing. I'll definitely be making this again for special occasions.
surinder daroch
sdaroch79@hotmail.comI love this recipe! It's so easy to follow, and the hens always turn out perfectly. I've also tried making the stuffing with different fruits, and it's always delicious.
Randy Rudh
r@hotmail.frThis was my first time cooking hens, and I was a little nervous, but this recipe made it so easy. The hens turned out beautifully, and the stuffing was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.
Melrose Demby
melrosed@hotmail.frI've made this recipe several times now, and it's always a hit. The hens are always cooked perfectly, and the stuffing is always moist and flavorful. I highly recommend this recipe!
quiana brown
brown-quiana@gmail.comOh my goodness, this dish was absolutely delightful! The honey glaze was perfectly balanced, and the fruit stuffing was bursting with flavor. I'll definitely be making this again soon.