Ingredients:
2 Cornish hens ( 1-1/2 lbs. each. halved)
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1/8 teaspoon white pepper
1/3 cup 100% apricot fruit spread, warmed
1 tablespoon orange juice
Directions:
Preheat oven to 350F.
Place hens, breast side up, on a rack in a shallow roasting pan. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Bake, uncovered, for 30 minutes.
In a small bowl, combine spreadable fruit and orange juice. Spoon some of the apricot mixture over the hens.
Bake 30-35 minutes longer or until golden brown and juices run clear, basting several times with remaining apricot mixture.
Let stand for 5 minutes before serving.
Servings: 4
Time preparation: 15 min.
Time total: 75 min.