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Irresistible Apple-Cranberry Stuffed Cornish Hens for a Cozy Dinner

Irresistible Apple-Cranberry Stuffed Cornish Hens
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Enjoy a cozy dinner with these deliciously stuffed Cornish hens featuring a sweet apple and cranberry filling.

Ingredients

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  • 2 Cornish hens
  • 1 cup diced apples
  • 1/2 cup dried cranberries
  • 1/2 cup bread crumbs
  • 1/4 cup chopped walnuts
  • 1/4 cup onion, finely chopped
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 cup chicken broth

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat.
  3. Add onions and cook until translucent.
  4. Add apples, cranberries, walnuts, thyme, salt, and pepper. Stir to combine.
  5. Remove from heat and mix in bread crumbs.
  6. Stuff each Cornish hen with the mixture.
  7. Place hens in a roasting pan and pour chicken broth around them.
  8. Cover with foil and bake for 60 minutes.
  9. Remove foil and bake for an additional 30 minutes until golden brown.
  10. Let rest before serving.

Notes

  • For more flavor, marinate the hens overnight with herbs.
  • Serve with roasted vegetables for a complete meal.

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