Best Braised Cornish Hen With Apricots And Dates Recipes

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APRICOT GLAZED CORNISH HENS



Apricot Glazed Cornish Hens image

From my Land-O-Lakes recipe book. Stuffed Cornish Hens with apricot and marjoram glaze add spark to this recipe.

Provided by daisygrl64

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 2h20m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

4 Cornish hens
2 cups dry bread cubes
1/2 cup celery, thinly sliced
1/4 cup onion, chopped
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 teaspoon marjoram leaves
1/2 cup apricot preserves
1/4 cup butter (or margarine)
2 -3 tablespoons white wine (or chicken broth)
1/4 cup apricot preserves
1/2 cup butter or 1/2 cup margarine
1/2 teaspoon marjoram leaves

Steps:

  • heat oven to 375*F.
  • in a medium bowl mix together all stuffing ingredients (except preserves, butter and wine).
  • in a 1 qt saucepan melt 1/2 cup apricot preserves and 1/4 cup butter, stir into stuffing, add 2 to 3 tablespoons wine to moisten stuffing.
  • stuff hens with stuffing, secure opening with toothpicks.
  • tuck wing under hen, place hens breast side up in roasting pan, bake for 1 hour.
  • meanwhile in same saucepan combine all sauce ingredients.
  • cook over medium heat stirring occasionally until melted (2 to 3 minutes).
  • brush hens with half of sauce and continue baking uncovered for 40 to 50 minutes or until hens are fork tender.
  • if hens browning to quickly cover them loosely with aluminum foil.
  • Serve with remaining sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 786.8, Fat 43.2, SaturatedFat 24, Cholesterol 309, Sodium 852.4, Carbohydrate 49.2, Fiber 1, Sugar 23.6, Protein 50.2

APRICOT-GLAZED CORNISH HENS FOR TWO



Apricot-Glazed Cornish Hens for Two image

I found this easy recipe for Cornish hens and prepare it often for my family. The glaze keeps the hens tender and moist, and the skin roasts to a golden glow. It's tasty, too. When the children are gone for the weekend, my husband and I enjoy this meal-perfect for two.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h20m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
2 Cornish game hens (20 to 24 ounces each)
2 tablespoons butter, melted, divided
1/4 cup apricot preserves
1 tablespoon honey
1 tablespoon grated onion
1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg

Steps:

  • Combine the salt and cayenne. Rub a third of the mixture inside hens. Brush 1 tablespoon butter over hens; sprinkle with remaining seasoning mixture. Place on a rack in a shallow baking pan. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 30 minutes., Meanwhile, in a saucepan, combine the preserves, honey, onion, nutmeg and remaining butter. Cook and stir until preserves are melted. Brush over hens. Bake 35-40 minutes longer or until golden brown and a thermometer reads 180°. Cover and let stand for 5-10 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts :

APRICOT-GLAZED CORNISH HENS



Apricot-Glazed Cornish Hens image

These savory hens are a tasty sized-right twist on the conventional bird. Filled with a well-seasoned stuffing, they make perfect individual servings, reveals Ruth Andrewson of Leavenworth, Washington. "The hens smell so good while baking, folks can hardly wait to eat," she smiles.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h35m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

3 tablespoons chopped celery
3 tablespoons chopped onion
1/4 cup butter, cubed
3 cups dry bread cubes
1 can (4 ounces) mushroom stems and pieces, drained
1-1/2 teaspoons poultry seasoning
1/2 teaspoon rubbed sage
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
3 to 4 tablespoons chicken broth
4 Cornish game hens (20 to 24 ounces each)
1 jar (12 ounces) apricot preserves, warmed
4 green onions (green part only), optional
Fresh rosemary sprigs, optional

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, saute celery and onion in butter until tender; remove from heat. Add the bread, mushrooms and seasonings. Toss with enough chicken broth just to moisten. , Stuff hens. Tie drumsticks together. Place on a rack in a large shallow baking pan. Cover and bake at 350° for 1 hour. , Brush with preserves. Bake, uncovered, 30-45 minutes longer or until meat juices run clear, basting every 10-15 minutes. , If using green onions, first soften them in boiling water or the microwave for a few seconds, then tie over the string used to tie the drumsticks together. Garnish platter with rosemary if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Fat 42 g fat (15 g saturated fat), Cholesterol 216 mg cholesterol, Sodium 1,239 mg sodium, Carbohydrate 116 g carbohydrate, Fiber 4 g fiber, Protein 43 g protein.

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