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Apricot-Glazed Cornish Hens
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1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
2 Cornish game hens (20 ounces each)
2 tablespoons butter, melted, divided
1/4 cup apricot preserves
1 tablespoon honey
1 tablespoon grated onion
1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
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 meat thermometer reads 180°.
Cover and let stand for 5-10 minutes before serving.
Yield: 2 servings.
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