Glazed Cornish Game Hens

This recipe calls for split cornish game hens. These are basted in a apricot glaze.

• Ready In: 1 hr 15 mins
• Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 2  Cornish hens (1-1/2 lbs. each. halved)
• 1⁄4 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1⁄8 teaspoon white pepper
• 1⁄3 cup  100%  apricot fruit spread, warmed
• 1  tablespoon  orange juice

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350°.
2. Place hens, breast side up, on a rack in a shallow roasting pan. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Bake, uncovered, for 30 minutes.
3. In a small bowl, combine spreadable fruit and orange juice. Spoon some of the apricot mixture over the hens.
4. Bake 30-35 minutes longer or until golden brown and juices run clear, basting several times with remaining apricot mixture.
5. Let stand for 5 minutes before serving.