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Ingredients:
| Qty | Unit | Ingredient | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | each | Cornish hens | ||
| 2 | large | Apples |
Apples
Apple - pronounced 'AP-uhl is a fruit from the apple tree, part of the rose family. It's known for its round shape and varying sizes and colors, from green and yellow to deep
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| 1/2 | cup | Honey |
Honey
Honey - pronounced 'HUHN-ee' is a sweet substance produced by bees from the nectar of flowers. It's a natural sweetener that has been used for thousands of years, not just for its sweetness
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| 12 | ounces | Apple Juice | ||
| 1/2 | cup | Water |
Water
Water, the essence of life, is a transparent, tasteless, and odorless liquid that covers about 71% of the Earth's surface. Its neutral flavor allows other ingredients to shine while enhancing the overall texture
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| 1 | teaspoon | Ground Cinnamon |
| Prep Time | Process Time | Overall Time |
|---|---|---|
| 30 Minutes | 1 Hour 15 Minutes | 1 hour 45 minutes |
Directions:
Preheat oven to 350°F / 180°C / Gas Mark 4
1. Half and core the apples, leaving the peel intact.
2. Clean each Game Hen with cold running water, inside and out.
3. Pat dry with paper towels.
4. Stuff 1/2 apple in each bird and place in deep baking dish.
5. Mix honey, apple juice, water, and cinnamon.
6. Pour over hens, and bake in a preheated 350°F oven for 1 hour and 15 minutes.
7. Check for doneness by pulling leg away from body. If it released the Game Hen is cooked.
8. Remove the hens to a serving platter.
9. Remove the apples and place as a garnish for the platter.
10. Pour the drippings from the baking dish into a sauce pan.
11. Cook on the stove at medium-high heat.
12. Reduce by half and pour over the Hens.
Submitted by Paul B. | March 4th, 2024 See all of Paul B.'s Recipes.
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