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Rock Cornish Hens with Red Raisin Sauce

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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Course Main Dishes
Servings 4
Calories 467.11 kcal

Nutrition

Calories: 467.11 kcalCarbohydrates: 36.89 gProtein: 7.17 gFat: 34.14 gSaturated Fat: 19.6 gCholesterol: 77.7 mgSodium: 365.95 mgFiber: 3.97 gVitamin A: 24.48475 IUCalcium: 52.85 mgIron: 1.9 mg

Ingredients
  

  • 4 1- pound Rock Cornish hens
  • salt and pepper
  • 2 cups seasoned croutons
  • 1/2 cup wheat germ
  • 1/2 cup finely chopped celery and leaves
  • 1/2 cup chicken broth
  • 6 tbsp butter or margarine melted
  • 1 tsp sugar
  • 1 10- ounce jar red currant jelly
  • 1/2 cup golden raisins
  • 1/4 cup butter or margarine
  • 2 tsp lemon juice
  • 1/4 tsp ground allspice
  • 1 16- ounce jar spiced crabapples drained, for garnish

Instructions 

  • Sprinkle body cavity of each hen with salt and pepper. Twist wing tips up and back, tucking neck skin under wings to secure it.
  • In large bowl, combine croutons, wheat germ, celery, broth, 2 tablespoons melted butter, sugar, 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/8 teaspoon pepper; lightly spoon into body cavities.
  • Tie legs and tail of each hen together. Brush with melted butter; roast, breast side up, in open roasting pan, at 425°F. 1 hour, brushing occasionally with butter.
  • Meanwhile, prepare Red Raisin Sauce: In 2-quart saucepan over medium-low heat, cook sauce ingredients, stirring occasionally, until blended, about 10 minutes.
  • During last 15 minutes of roasting, cut strings around legs to allow heat to penetrate and brush hens with some Red Raisin Sauce.
  • Birds are done when leg moves easily up and down (protect hands with paper towel). Serve with sauce and garnish with drained crabapples.
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