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Apricot Glazed Cornish Hens   



Apricot Glazed Cornish Hens  
 6  Cornish game hens 
wild rice and sausage dressing mix (1 to 1½ pounds) 
1 12-ounce jar  apricot preserves 
salt 
½ cup  water

Rinse hens, remove giblets and pat dry.  Sprinkle cavity with salt. Lightly stuff each hen with about 1 cup of dressing.  Tie legs together with string.  Place into Dutch oven.  In small saucepan, combine preserves and water and bring to a boil, stirring occasionally, set aside.  Place hens on a rack in Dutch oven.  Do not place on bottom, they will burn.  Bake hens at 350 degrees F for 1½ to 2 hours or until tender.  During last ½ hour of baking, baste hens frequently with preserves mixture.  Remove strings before serving.  If desired, split in half for smaller servings.  Serve with remaining preserves.  

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