HONEY-GLAZED HENS WITH FRUIT STUFFING FOR TWO

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"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

1/4 cup butter, cubed
2 tablespoons chopped onion
2 tablespoons chopped celery
2 cups cubed day-old bread
1/4 cup dried fruit bits
1/4 cup water
Dash ground allspice
CORNISH HENS:
2 Cornish game hen (20 to 24 ounces each)
1/8 teaspoon salt
Dash pepper
1 tablespoon butter, melted
1-1/2 teaspoons honey

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
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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
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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
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I love that this recipe uses fresh herbs. They add a delicious flavor to the hens and the stuffing.


Janice De la Pena
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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
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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
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This is a great recipe for a special occasion dinner. The hens are elegant and impressive, and the stuffing is simply delicious.


Muzammil Abbas
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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
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I love that this recipe uses fruit in the stuffing. It adds a sweetness and brightness that perfectly complements the savory hens.


Phakamile Ntuli
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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.