Savory Pineapple Baked Quail

Easy and simple way to serve quail...this could be used for cornish game hens too.. Great with a rice pilaf and a simple green salad.

• Ready In: 1 hr 10 mins
• Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 8  whole quail (skin on)
• 1 (20 ounce) can  sliced pineapple, drained and juice reserved
• 2  teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
• 2  teaspoons Dijon mustard
• 1  teaspoon dried rosemary leaves
• 1  tablespoon cornstarch
• 1  small lemon, thinly sliced
•  salt and pepper

Directions

1. Heat oven to 400 degrees.
2. Arrange quail, breast side down in a 10 inch square baking dish or 3 qt. casserole; set aside.
3. In small bowl, blend pineapple juice, worcestershire sauce, mustard, rosemary and cornstarch.
4. Pour pineapple and lemon slices over quail.
5. Place baking dish in oven.
6. Bake quail, basting occasionally, until they are tender and juices run clear; then bake another 15-30 minutes longer.
7. Arrange quail and pineapple slices on platter.
8. Strain sauce if desired, add salt and pepper to taste and serve on the side.