Roasted Cornish Hens with Fig Glaze
These Roasted Cornish Hens make an elegant centerpiece with beautifully browned, tender meat and a sweet, savory glaze. Roasted until golden and finished with a glossy fig coating, this dish brings a lovely balance of rich flavor and seasonal warmth to a special dinner or holiday gathering.
Recipe - Kemp #715
Roasted Cornish Hens with Fig Glaze
Prep Time60 Minutes
Servings2
Cook Time60 Minutes
Ingredients
2 Cornish hens
2 Tbs vegetable oil
1 Tbs fresh thyme leaves, finely chopped
1 Tbs fresh rosemary leaves, finely chopped
1 Tbs fresh sage leaves, finely chopped
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
1/3 cup fig preserves
1 Tbs honey
1 Tbs balsamic vinegar
1 Tbs lemon juice
8 fresh figs, halved
Directions
- Preheat the oven to 350° F. Spray a roasting pan with nonstick cooking spray. Place the hens in the roasting pan. Combine the oil, thyme, rosemary, sage, salt and pepper in a small bowl. Rub the herb mixture over the top and sides of the hens. Let the hens come to room temperature for 30 minutes.
- In a saucepan, combine the fig preserves, honey, vinegar and lemon juice. Bring to a boil. Let simmer for 5 minutes. Remove from heat, and let cool.
- Place the hens in the oven. Roast for 30 minutes. Remove the hens, and baste with the fig sauce. Add the fresh figs to the roasting pan. Increase the oven temperature to 375° F. Roast the hens for 30 more minutes, or until the juices run clear and internal temperature of meat reaches 165° F. Baste the hens one more time after removing them from the oven
Nutritional Information
Per Serving: Calories: 690, Fat: 22 g (4 g Saturated Fat), Cholesterol: 220 mg, Sodium: 1,340 mg, Carbohydrates: 74 g, Fiber: 7 g, Protein: 50 g.
60 minutes
Prep Time
60 minutes
Cook Time
2
Servings
Directions
- Preheat the oven to 350° F. Spray a roasting pan with nonstick cooking spray. Place the hens in the roasting pan. Combine the oil, thyme, rosemary, sage, salt and pepper in a small bowl. Rub the herb mixture over the top and sides of the hens. Let the hens come to room temperature for 30 minutes.
- In a saucepan, combine the fig preserves, honey, vinegar and lemon juice. Bring to a boil. Let simmer for 5 minutes. Remove from heat, and let cool.
- Place the hens in the oven. Roast for 30 minutes. Remove the hens, and baste with the fig sauce. Add the fresh figs to the roasting pan. Increase the oven temperature to 375° F. Roast the hens for 30 more minutes, or until the juices run clear and internal temperature of meat reaches 165° F. Baste the hens one more time after removing them from the oven