Apple Stuffed Glazed Cornish Hens
These cornish hens are tender, sweet and perfect for an intimate holiday dinner.
Servings 2 servings
Ingredients
- 2 cornish hens
- ½ cup + 1 tablespoon butter
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- ¼ teaspoon ground clove or cinnamon optional
- 2 apples 1 Granny Smith and 1 Red Delicious
Instructions
For the glaze:
- In a microwave-safe bowl, add ½ cup of butter and 2 tablespoons of honey.
- Microwave for 20 seconds, or until the butter is melted.
- Add 2 tablespoons brown sugar and mix with a spoon
- Add in ¼ teaspoon ground clove or cinnamon. Mix.
- Set aside.
For the Cornish Hens:
- Empty the cavity of the cornish hens and rinse under cool water.
- Dice the apples.
- Stuff the cavity of the cornish hens with apples.
- Use butcher string to tie the legs together.
- Line a baking dish with foil (helps with the clean up process.
- Place the hens breast down and brush with a tablespoon of melted butter.
- Cover the baking dish with foil and bake at 350 for 20 minutes.
- Remove from the oven and brush cornish hens with the glaze.
- Place back in oven, uncovered, for 25 minutes.