Gingered Peach Cornish Hens

This recipe is so good that after I made it for Melissa she told me she loved me after only 2 weeks of dating. It’s great paired with wild rice and candied carrots.

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Gingered Peach Cornish Hens
This recipe is so good that after I made it for Melissa she told me she loved me after only 2 weeks of dating. It's great paired with wild rice and candied carrots.
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1047 calories
59 g
527 g
42 g
108 g
19 g
972 g
456 g
43 g
1 g
18 g
Nutrition Facts
Serving Size
972g
Amount Per Serving
Calories 1047
Calories from Fat 375
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 42g
65%
Saturated Fat 19g
96%
Trans Fat 1g
Polyunsaturated Fat 6g
Monounsaturated Fat 12g
Cholesterol 527mg
176%
Sodium 456mg
19%
Total Carbohydrates 59g
20%
Dietary Fiber 8g
32%
Sugars 43g
Protein 108g
Vitamin A
134%
Vitamin C
193%
Calcium
17%
Iron
47%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your Daily Values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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For the Hens
  1. 2 Cornish Hens
  2. 2 tablespoons of butter, melted
  3. 1 fresh peach
  4. 1/4 teaspoon of cinnamon
  5. Sprinkle of dried thyme
  6. Sprinkle of paprika
  7. Salt & Pepper
For the Glaze
  1. 1 small jar of peach preserves - American Spoon Fruits gingered peach is best
  2. 1 12oz container of orange juice
  3. 1/4 teaspoon of cinnamon
  4. 1/4 teaspoon of ginger
  5. 1/4 teaspoon of dried thyme
  6. 3 shakes of paprika
What you do
  1. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees
  2. Cut the peach up into 1/2 inch pieces
  3. Clean the hens and put them in a roasting pan
  4. Place the peach pieces in the hen cavity until they are full
  5. Melt the butter and brush the hens
  6. Sprinkle both hens with the cinnamon, thyme, paprika, salt & pepper
  7. Put the hens in the oven and for 15 minuets
  8. In a sauce pan on medium heat bring the jam, orange juice, cinnamon, ginger, thyme and paprika to a gentle boil
  9. Take the hens out of the oven and baste with the mixture, making sure to leave about 1/2 still in the pan
  10. Baste the hens every 15 minuets until they 165 degrees at the thickest area (about 35 more minuets)
  11. When the hens are done let them sit for 10 minuets and spoon the remaining sauce over the top of the hens before serving.
Beta Nutrition
calories
1047
fat
42g
protein
108g
carbs
59g
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