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Apple-Glazed Cornish Hens

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Category: Diabetic

 Ingredients List

  • 2 Cornish hens
  • 6 oz Unsweetened apple juice
  • -concentrate; undiluted
  • 1 1/2 tb Water
  • 1 1/2 ts Cornstarch
  • 1/2 ts Cinnamon
  • 1/2 md Lemon; sliced

 Directions

Remove giblets from hens and discard. Rinse hens under cold water and pat
dry. Using a long, sharp knife, split the hens lengthwise. You may also buy
precut hens. Place the hens, cavity side up, in a roasting pan. Dilute 1/4
cup of the apple juice concentrate with the water. Pour juice over the
hens. Bake uncovered at 350øF for 45 minutes. Turn breast side up. In a
small pan over medium heat, combine the remaining apple juice concentrate,
cornstarch and cinnamon; mix well. Add 2 lemon slices and continue cooking
until thickened. Remove from heat and brush hens with the sauce. Return the
hens to the oven and continue to bake for an additional 15 minutes.
Transfer the hens to a serving platter and garnish with remaining lemon
slices.

Per serving: calories 447, fat 20.2g, 48% calories from fat, cholesterol
210mg, protein 30.3g, carbohydrates 19.2g, fiber 0.4g, sodium 111mg.

Exchanges: Lean Meat 4, Fruit 1/2.

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