"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
[email protected]I'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
[email protected]This 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
[email protected]I love that this recipe uses fresh herbs. They add a delicious flavor to the hens and the stuffing.
Janice De la Pena
[email protected]This 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
[email protected]I'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
[email protected]This is a great recipe for a special occasion dinner. The hens are elegant and impressive, and the stuffing is simply delicious.
Muzammil Abbas
[email protected]I 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
[email protected]I love that this recipe uses fruit in the stuffing. It adds a sweetness and brightness that perfectly complements the savory hens.
Phakamile Ntuli
[email protected]This 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
[email protected]I'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
[email protected]This 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
[email protected]I 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
[email protected]I 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
[email protected]This 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
[email protected]I'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
[email protected]Oh 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.