APPLE-GLAZED CORNISH HENS

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From The American Diabetes Association's Easy & Elegant Entrees. Sounds like a simple and good meal.

Provided by lazyme

Categories     Poultry

Time 1h10m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 Cornish hens
6 ounces unsweetened apple juice concentrate, undiluted
1 1/2 tablespoons water
1 1/2 teaspoons cornstarch
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 medium lemon, sliced

Steps:

  • Remove giblets from hens and discard.
  • Rinse hens under cold water and pat dry.
  • Using a long, sharp knife, split the hens lengthwise.
  • You may also buy precut hens.
  • Place the hens, cavity side up, in a roasting pan.
  • Dilute 1/4 cup of the apple juice concentrate with the water.
  • Pour juice over the hens.
  • Bake uncovered at 350F for 45 minutes.
  • Turn breast side up.
  • In a small pan over medium heat, combine the remaining apple juice concentrate, cornstarch and cinnamon; mix well.
  • Add 2 lemon slices and continue cooking until thickened.
  • Remove from heat and brush hens with the sauce.
  • Return the hens to the oven and continue to bake for an additional 15 minutes.
  • Transfer the hens to a serving platter and garnish with remaining lemon slices.
  • Per serving: calories 447, fat 20.2g, 48% calories from fat, cholesterol 210mg, protein 30.3g, carbohydrates 19.2g, fiber 0.4g, sodium 111mg.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 215.9, Fat 4.2, SaturatedFat 1.1, Cholesterol 108.8, Sodium 92.3, Carbohydrate 19.3, Fiber 0.6, Sugar 16.7, Protein 24.3

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