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Quince-Glazed Cornish Hens

Quince-Glazed Cornish Hens
Quince-Glazed Cornish Hens is a gluten free, dairy free, and primal main course. This recipe serves 6. One serving contains 579 calories, 49g of protein, and 40g of fat. This recipe covers 20% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes roughly 45 minutes. Head to the store and pick up cornish hens, ruby quince marmalade, pepper, and a few other things to make it today. To use up the quince you could follow this main course with the Quince Apple Strudels with Quince Syrup as a dessert.

Instructions

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Preheat oven to 40
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Remove and discard giblets and necks from hens. Rinse hens under cold water; pat dry.
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Remove skin, and trim excess fat. Working with 1 hen at a time, tie ends of legs together with cord. Lift wing tips up and over back; tuck under hen.
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Combine salt and pepper; sprinkle over hens.
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Place hens on a broiler pan coated with cooking spray; bake for 45 minutes.
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Combine marmalade and lemon juice in a small saucepan; cook over medium heat 3 minutes.
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Place marmalade mixture in a blender; process until smooth.
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Brush hens with marmalade mixture.
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Bake an additional 15 minutes or until juices run clear, basting occasionally with marmalade mixture.
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Remove cord; split hens in half lengthwise.
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Garnish with rosemary sprigs, if desired.
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DifficultyHard
Ready In45 m.
Servings6
Health Score17
Dairy FreeGluten FreeLow Fodmap
DietsGluten FreeDairy FreeFodmap Friendly
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