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Apple Glazed Cornish Game Hens

A delicious, fragrant broiled (or grilled) cornish hen which derives its glaze from apple jelly, apple cider and five-spice powder. recipe from weight watchers - 7 points per 1/2 hen and 1/2 tbsp. Glaze. you can substitute 1 1/2 pounds skinned chicken drumsticks for the cornish hens - just increase the cooking time by an additional 5-10 minutes and deduct 2 points per serving.

Steps

Spray the broiler rack with nonstick spray.
Preheat the broiler.
Broil the hens 7 inches from the heat , skinned side down , 15 minutes.
Turn the hens and broil until cooked through , 5-10 minutes more.
Meanwhile , prepare the glaze: combine the cider , jelly , five-spice powder , salt and cayenne in a small saucepan and bring to a simmer.
Simmer until the mixture is thick and syrupy , about 7 minutes.
Set aside and keep warm.
Carefully remove the skin from each hen.
Brush about half of the glaze over the hens.
Broil until bubbly , 1-2 minutes more.
Place the hens on a serving platter and drizzle with the remaining glaze.

Ingredients

cornish hens, apple cider, apple jelly, five-spice powder, salt, cayenne