Preheat oven to 375 degree Fahrenheit.
Remove tarragon leaves from the stems; place aside. Wash and dry kumquats; slice in half and remove all seeds; place aside. Crush, dice, or press the garlic cloves; place aside. Rinse game hens with cold water and pat dry.
Separate the skin from the game hen’s breast. Push in the tarragon leaves and crushed garlic under the skin; the skin protects the leaves and garlic from burning. Place tarragon stems inside the hen’s cavity, along with about 35-40 seeded kumquats.
Place game hens on a raised rack in a roasting pan. Add 1/2 cup of water to the bottom of the pan to prevent the juices from burning. Cook for about one and 1/2 hours at 375 degrees Fahrenheit. Baste frequently and replenish the water in the pan as needed.
Optional: Place giblets in a saucepan and cover with water. Cook over medium heat until done, about 1 hour. Remove and allow to cool. Chop and set aside.
Coarsely chop the remaining 10 to 15 kumquats. In a sauce pan, combine the orange juice, sugar, and kumquats. Bring to a slow boil and reduce heat to a low simmer. Stir frequently and cook until done, about 30 to 45 minutes. Set aside.
Remove the game hens from the oven after 90 minutes or when golden brown and done. Transfer the game hens to a serving platter. Remove and discard the tarragon stems. Reserve the cooked kumquats and decoratively place around the hens.
Deglaze the roasting pan and transfer the drippings to a saucepan. Carefully add the flour to make a roué. Add chicken broth and cook over medium heat until the gravy is thickened, about 5 to 10 minutes. Add giblets (optional).
Combine the orange liqueur with orange juice/kumquat sauce and add to gravy. Simmer another 5 minutes. Transfer to gravy boat.
Carve game hens and serve each portion with gravy and kumquats.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	371.11 Kcal (1554 kJ)
Calories from fat	106.08 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	11.79g	18%
Cholesterol	14.35mg	5%
Sodium	25.87mg	1%
Potassium	484.41mg	10%
Total Carbs	54.24g	18%
Sugars	17.9g	72%
Dietary Fiber	10.72g	43%
Protein	14.03g	28%
Vitamin C	65.5mg	109%
Vitamin A	0.8mg	25%
Iron	2.8mg	15%
Calcium	211.5mg	21%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	239.18 Kcal (1001 kJ)
Calories from fat	68.37 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	7.6g	18%
Cholesterol	9.25mg	5%
Sodium	16.67mg	1%
Potassium	312.2mg	10%
Total Carbs	34.96g	18%
Sugars	11.54g	72%
Dietary Fiber	6.91g	43%
Protein	9.04g	28%
Vitamin C	42.2mg	109%
Vitamin A	0.5mg	25%
Iron	1.8mg	15%
Calcium	136.3mg	21%

* 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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