Description
This Cider Maple Oven Roasted Cornish Hen recipe combines the sweetness of apple cider and maple syrup with the tenderness of Cornish hens, creating a flavorful and juicy dish that is perfect for a special dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
Ingredients:
- 4 Cornish hens (about 1–1.5 pounds each)
- 1 cup apple cider
- ¼ cup pure maple syrup
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional: Sliced apples and onions for roasting alongside the hens
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Prepare the hens: Season the Cornish hens with salt, pepper, and thyme. Place them in a roasting pan.
- Mix the cider and maple syrup: In a small bowl, mix together the apple cider and maple syrup. Pour over the hens.
- Roast the hens: Roast the hens in the preheated oven for about 1 hour, basting occasionally with the cider mixture.
- Optional: Add sliced apples and onions around the hens during the last 30 minutes of roasting for added flavor.
- Serve: Once the hens are cooked through and golden brown, remove from the oven and let them rest for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
- Make sure to check the internal temperature of the hens to ensure they are fully cooked.
- You can drizzle any leftover cider-maple mixture over the hens before serving for extra flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 hen
- Calories: (calories will vary based on serving size)
- Sugar: (sugar content will vary based on serving size)
- Sodium: (sodium content will vary based on serving size)
- Fat: (fat content will vary based on serving size)
- Saturated Fat: (saturated fat content will vary based on serving size)
- Unsaturated Fat: (unsaturated fat content will vary based on serving size)
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: (carbohydrate content will vary based on serving size)
- Fiber: (fiber content will vary based on serving size)
- Protein: (protein content will vary based on serving size)
- Cholesterol: (cholesterol content will vary based on serving size)