Cornish Hens with Sweet Autumn Stuffing
If you've never tried making Cornish game hen before, why not start with this recipe for Cornish Hens with Sweet Autumn Stuffing? Paired with tart cranberries, crunchy nuts, and semi-sweet apples, this savory and sweet Cornish game hen recipe could be a great Thanksgiving feast alternative.
Notes
Cran-Apple Nut Stuffing serves 6-8 people.
Why You'll Love This Recipe
1. Perfect portion sizes: Cornish hens are smaller than regular chickens, making them ideal for individual servings. Each person gets their own perfectly sized bird to enjoy without any leftovers.
2. Festive flavors: The sweet autumn stuffing in this recipe incorporates seasonal ingredients like cranberries and apples, adding a touch of sweetness to the savory hen. It's the perfect dish for a cozy fall or winter meal.
3. Impressive presentation: Serving Cornish hens with sweet autumn stuffing is sure to impress your guests. The tender hen, stuffed with a flavorful mixture of nuts and fruit, looks elegant and appetizing on the plate.
4. Easy to make: Despite its sophisticated appearance, this recipe is actually quite simple to make. With just a few basic ingredients and straightforward instructions, you can have a delicious and impressive meal ready in no time.
5. Versatile and customizable: While this recipe is fantastic as is, feel free to get creative and customize it to your taste. Add different types of nuts, swap out the fruit for something else, or even experiment with different herbs and spices to make it your own. The possibilities are endless!
Serves4 people
Ingredients
- Cornish Game Honeyed Hens:
- 2 premium all-natural Cornish hens
- 1/8 cup butter
- 2 tablespoon honey (orange sage)
- pepper (to taste)
- ginger (to taste)
- Cran-Apple Nut Stuffing:
- 1 package seasoned stuffing
- 1 Fuji apple, diced
- 2/3 cup fresh whole cranberries
- 1 cup celery, chopped
- 1/2 cup walnuts, chopped
- 1/2 cup European style butter
Instructions
Cornish Game Honeyed Hens:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
- In a sauce pan, melt butter and stir in honey.
- Wash hens. Place in baking dish.
- Season hens. Bake for one and a half hours or until cooked. Baste periodically with honey butter.
- Cover with foil the last 10 to 15 minutes. (Use a meat thermometer; when it reads 180 degrees F, it’s done.)
Cran-Apple Nut Stuffing:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
- In a frying pan, use a small bit of European style butter and sauté fruit, celery, and nuts.
- Put sautéed mixture in a glass baking dish. Pop into oven at 350 degrees F for about an hour.