Ingredients

The following ingredients have 6 Servings
  • 4 Cornish Hens
  • 6 tablespoons butter
  • 2 teaspoons cornstarch
  • 1 cup orange juice
  • 1/2 cup cranberry juice
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper

Instruction

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
  • Place thawed hens breast side up in a roasting pan.
  • In a small saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Whisk in cornstarch to form a paste. Pour in orange juice and cranberry juice. Stir in brown sugar and rosemary. Increase the heat to high and bring to a simmer. Simmer until thickened.
  • Brush cran-orange glaze over hens, using all of the liquid. Sprinkle salt and pepper over hens.
  • Bake in the pre-heated oven for 60-65 minutes, until internal temperature reaches 165 degrees. Baste the hens every 20 minutes for best results.