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Apple-Cranberry Stuffed Cornish Hens

Delicious Apple-Cranberry Stuffed Cornish Hens for Cozy Nights

Celebrate cozy evenings with Apple-Cranberry Stuffed Cornish Hens, a delightful dish blending savory hens and sweet stuffing.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Servings: 4 hens
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Hens
  • 4 whole Cornish Hens or small chickens or game hens
  • 1/4 cup Butter or olive oil for dairy-free option
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Pepper
For the Stuffing
  • 1 cup Rice (white, wild, or brown) or quinoa for gluten-free option
  • 1 medium Onion finely chopped
  • 1 cup Apples diced; pears can be substituted
  • 1 cup Dried Cranberries or raisins or other dried fruits
  • 1 teaspoon Dried Thyme or fresh thyme

Equipment

  • skillet
  • Roasting Pan
  • Oven
  • Meat Thermometer

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Melt the butter in a skillet over medium heat. Add chopped onions and sauté for 5 minutes until soft.
  2. Stir in diced apples and dried cranberries. Mix with cooked rice, thyme, salt, and pepper. Allow to cool slightly.
  3. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
  4. Rinse Cornish hens, pat dry. Drizzle with olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
  5. Stuff each hen with prepared stuffing, packing it tightly but allowing space for expansion.
  6. Place hens in a roasting pan, breast-side up. Roast for about 1 hour until golden brown and reaches 165°F (75°C).

Nutrition

Serving: 1henCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 32gFat: 24gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 15gCholesterol: 150mgSodium: 250mgPotassium: 700mgFiber: 3gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For best taste, enjoy fresh after cooking, but leftovers can be stored properly.

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