Apricot Glazed Cornish Game Hens With Apricot Rice Stuffing

A little effort but well worth the raves.

Steps

For glaze: put 1 / 4 cup water , apricot preserve and cinnamon in a microwave safe bowl.

Microwave on high about 20 seconds.

Stir to blend.

If not blending well , microwave another 10 seconds.

Stir again till smooth.

For rice: saut garlic , celery , onion , apricots in oil about 5 minutes.

Add brown rice.

Saut another 3 minutes.

Add 2 cups chicken broth and 3-4 tablespoons of glaze sauce.

Bring to a boil.

Lower heat to a low simmer.

Simmer covered 10-15 minutes.

Add pilaf rice.

Stir , cover and simmer 15-25 minutes or longer until liquid is absorbed.

Allow to cool.

For hens: preheat oven to 400f.

Line a 13 x 9 pan with foil and spray foil with cooking spray.

Wash hens , remove giblets and pat dry.

Sprinkle with garlic powder in and out of hens.

Stuff with rice mixture.

Brush with glaze mixture.

To prevent over browning make a foil tent.

Crease a sheet of foil crosswise through the center to form a tent leave 1-2 inches between top of hens so heat can circulate c.

Ingredients

cornish hens, water, apricot preserves, cinnamon, garlic powder, cooking spray, aluminum foil, olive oil, garlic clove, celery, onion, dried apricots, brown rice, long grain and wild rice blend, chicken broth