Apricot Glazed Cornish Hens Recipe

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Ingredients:

Serving

4 cornish hens
2 cups dry bread cubes
1/2 cup celery, thinly sliced
1/4 cup onion, chopped
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp black pepper
1/4 tsp marjoram leaves
1/2 cup apricot preserves
1/4 cup butter (or margarine)
2 -3 tbsp white wine (or chicken broth)
1/4 cup apricot preserves
1/2 cup butter or 1/2 cup margarine
1/2 tsp marjoram leaves

Directions:

Heat oven to 375*F.
In a medium bowl mix together all stuffing ingredients (except preserves, butter and wine).
In a 1 qt saucepan melt 1/2 cup apricot preserves and 1/4 cup butter, stir into stuffing, add 2 to 3 tablespoons wine to moisten stuffing.
Stuff hens with stuffing, secure opening with toothpicks.
Tuck wing under hen, place hens breast side up in roasting pan, bake for 1 hour.
Meanwhile in same saucepan combine all sauce ingredients.
Cook over medium heat stirring occasionally until melted (2 to 3 minutes).
Brush hens with half of sauce and continue baking uncovered for 40 to 50 minutes or until hens are fork tender.
If hens browning to quickly cover them loosely with aluminum foil.
Serve with remaining sauce.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	1203.14 Kcal (5037 kJ)
Calories from fat	406.86 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	45.21g	70%
Cholesterol	310.18mg	103%
Sodium	2131.08mg	89%
Potassium	1001.77mg	21%
Total Carbs	130.59g	44%
Sugars	46.18g	185%
Dietary Fiber	4.08g	16%
Protein	61.49g	123%
Vitamin C	3.5mg	6%
Vitamin A	0.4mg	14%
Iron	7.2mg	40%
Calcium	164.9mg	16%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	251.89 Kcal (1055 kJ)
Calories from fat	85.18 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	9.46g	70%
Cholesterol	64.94mg	103%
Sodium	446.16mg	89%
Potassium	209.73mg	21%
Total Carbs	27.34g	44%
Sugars	9.67g	185%
Dietary Fiber	0.85g	16%
Protein	12.87g	123%
Vitamin C	0.7mg	6%
Vitamin A	0.1mg	14%
Iron	1.5mg	40%
Calcium	34.5mg	16%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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