Best Cornish Game Hens With Peach Glaze Recipes

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CORNISH GAME HENS WITH PEACH GLAZE



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These are delicious cornish game hens, They take awhile to prepare ,but, are worth it. I have tripled the recipe. these are a family favorite. I found the recipe some time ago on the web.

Provided by Barb G.

Categories     Poultry

Time 3h45m

Yield 2-4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 Cornish hens
1/3 cup salt
2 tablespoons butter
salt and pepper
basil
1/2 cup peach preserves (can use Apricot)
1/2 cup butter

Steps:

  • Cut the hens down the backbone (split).
  • Brine the hens: dissolve the salt in water,put hens& salted water into large bowl.
  • (I usually put them into a large plactic bag) refrigerate 2 to 3 hours.
  • Remove hens, Rinse thoroughly, pat dry, prick the skin allover the breast and legs with point of paring knife.
  • Melt the butter in small pan& mix with preserves.
  • Add salt, pepper& basil.
  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
  • Place hens in shallow pan (I usually line pan with foil for easy clean-up).
  • Rub hens with butter.
  • Spoon butter& preserve mixture over hens.
  • Bake 35 to 45 minutes.

PEACH GLAZED CORNISH HENS WITH GINGER



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Cornish hens are a favorite around here because we each get to enjoy both the white and dark meat.

Provided by Lynette !

Categories     Chicken

Time 45m

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 cornish hens, split (1 1/2 pounds to 2 pounds each)
1/2 tsp salt
1 c dried peaches, chopped
1/4 c fresh orange juice
1 green onion, sliced
2 Tbsp fresh ginger, grated
2 Tbsp brown sugar
2 Tbsp fresh lime juice
1 Tbsp soy sauce
1 Tbsp vegetable oil

Steps:

  • 1. Place hens, skin side up, in a 13 x 9 x 2 inch baking dish. Sprinkle with salt; broil 6 inches from the heat 3 to 5 minutes or until the skin is lightly browned. Remove from the oven.
  • 2. Combine peaches and remaining ingredients in a small saucepan. Cook over medium heat 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • 3. Pour sauce over the hens. Bake uncovered, at 375° for 30 minutes or until done.

GLAZED CORNISH HENS



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If you're looking to add a touch of elegance to your holiday dinner table, we suggest these Cornish game hens topped with a sweet apricot glaze. -Taste of Home Test Kitchen, Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h5m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 Cornish game hens (20 to 24 ounces each), split lengthwise
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon white pepper
1/3 cup apricot spreadable fruit
1 tablespoon orange juice

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. Place hens, breast side up, on a rack in a shallow roasting pan. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Bake, uncovered, 30 minutes. , In a small bowl, combine spreadable fruit and orange juice. Spoon some of the apricot mixture over the hens. Bake until golden brown and juices run clear, 30-35 minutes, basting several times with remaining apricot mixture. Let stand 5 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 402 calories, Fat 24g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 175mg cholesterol, Sodium 233mg sodium, Carbohydrate 14g carbohydrate (11g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 30g protein.

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