Orange-Glazed Cornish Hens

By KarenLee

This is a wonderful elegant entree to serve at a cozy dinner party for four.

Ingredients

• 4 Cornish game hens (22 ounces each)
• 1/4 cup butter or margarine, melted
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper
• 3/4 cup orange juice
• 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
• 1/2 cup Madeira wine, sherry or chicken broth
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon ground mustard
• 1/4 teaspoon ground allspice

Details

Servings 4

Preparation

Step 1

Tie legs of each hen together; turn wing tips under backs. Place on a greased rack in a roasting pan. Brush with butter; sprinkle with salt and pepper. Bake, uncovered, at 350 degrees F for 1 hour.

In a saucepan, combine the remaining ingredients; bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer uncovered for 15 minutes. Spoon over hens. Bake 15 minutes longer or until a meat thermometer reads 180 degrees.