PLUM-GLAZED CORNISH HENS

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Save this recipe for your best company. I often sprinkle the hens with toasted coconut for extra flavor. -Annie Tompkins, Deltona, Florida

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h50m

Yield 4-6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

4 large navel oranges, sliced
4 Cornish game hens (20 to 24 ounces each), split lengthwise
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 can (15 ounces) plums, pitted, drained
1/4 cup finely chopped onion
1/4 cup butter, cubed
3/4 cup thawed lemonade concentrate
1/3 cup chili sauce
1/4 cup reduced-sodium soy sauce
1-1/2 teaspoons prepared mustard
1 teaspoon ground ginger
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1/4 cup sweetened shredded coconut, toasted, optional

Steps:

  • Arrange orange slices in two greased 13x9-in. baking dishes. Top with game hens; sprinkle with pepper. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 45 minutes. , Meanwhile, place plums in a food processor; cover and process until smooth. Set aside. In a large skillet, saute onion in butter until tender; stir in lemonade concentrate, chili sauce, soy sauce, mustard, ginger, Worcestershire sauce and plums. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally. Set 1 cup of sauce aside. Spoon remaining sauce over hens., Bake 30-45 minutes longer or until a thermometer reads 180°, basting occasionally with pan drippings. Sprinkle with coconut if desired. Serve with reserved plum sauce.

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This recipe is so easy to follow and the hens turned out perfectly. The plum glaze was delicious and the hens were cooked to perfection. Will definitely be making this again.


Jank Kusbaha
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I made this recipe for a dinner party and it was a hit! The hens were so tender and juicy, and the glaze was the perfect finishing touch. Everyone loved it.


Mariangel Feliz
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These Cornish hens were delicious! The glaze was perfect and the hens were cooked evenly. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


Marco Urizar
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I followed the recipe exactly and the hens turned out perfectly. The glaze was a bit too sweet for my taste, but that's just a personal preference. Otherwise, this is a great recipe.


Umair Ghafoor
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I'm not usually a fan of Cornish hens, but this recipe changed my mind. The hens were cooked perfectly and the glaze was amazing. I will definitely be making this again.


Nerob Nirob
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This recipe is a must-try! The hens are so tender and juicy, and the glaze is to die for. I will definitely be making this again and again.


Khampraseuth Luangviseth
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I made this recipe for a special occasion and it was a huge success. The hens were cooked perfectly and the glaze was incredible. I will definitely be making this again.


Ruth juma
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These Cornish hens were so easy to make and they turned out so delicious. The plum glaze was the perfect finishing touch. I will definitely be making this recipe again.


Kashif Rai
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I love this recipe! The hens are always cooked perfectly and the glaze is amazing. I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit.


Rodney Hoffman
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This was my first time making Cornish hens and I was really happy with the results. The hens were juicy and flavorful, and the glaze was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


Connor Williams
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This recipe is so easy to follow and the hens turned out perfectly. The plum glaze was delicious and the hens were cooked to perfection. Will definitely be making this again.


Vanessa XXX
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I made this recipe for a dinner party and it was a hit! The hens were so tender and juicy, and the glaze was the perfect finishing touch. Everyone loved it.


Carlos Villafuerte
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These Cornish hens were delicious! The glaze was perfect and the hens were cooked evenly. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


Callan Riaan
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I followed the recipe exactly and the hens turned out great! The glaze was a bit too sweet for my taste, but that's just a personal preference. Otherwise, this is a great recipe.


DIANE C
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This recipe is a keeper! The hens were so moist and flavorful, and the glaze was to die for. I will definitely be making this again and again.


Dugba Emmanuel
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I'm not usually a fan of Cornish hens, but this recipe changed my mind. The plum glaze was incredible, and the hens were cooked to perfection. Will definitely be making this again.


Tashi Belmat
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The plum glaze on these Cornish hens was amazing! It was the perfect balance of sweet and savory. The hens were also cooked perfectly, with crispy skin and juicy meat.


Marie Jasmina Albert
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This was my first time cooking Cornish hens and this recipe made it so easy. The hens were cooked evenly and the plum glaze was the perfect finishing touch. Will definitely make this again.


Intizar Khan
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I made this recipe last night and my family loved it! The hens were so tender and juicy, and the glaze was delicious. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a new way to cook Cornish hens.


Kaleem Raza
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This plum glazed Cornish hens recipe was a hit! The glaze was sweet and tangy, and the hens were cooked to perfection. The meat was moist and flavorful. Will definitely be making this again!