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Cornish Hens in Cider

4 servings

• 1/2 lemon, cut into two pieces
• 2 Cornish hens (18 ounces each)
• 2 teaspoons olive oil
• Salt and freshly ground pepper
• 3 shallots, peeled and sliced very thin
• 3 large apples, such as Fuji or Golden Delicious
• 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
• 3/4 cup apple cider
• 1/4 cup water

Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Squeeze a lemon quarter into each cavity of the hen and place a quarter inside each hen. Rub olive oil over each hen. Season with salt and pepper. Secure hen with string (truss) and tuck wings underneath.

Place the hens in a deep skillet or roasting pan. Sprinkle the shallots around the hens. Peel and core the apples and cut them into thick slices. Place the apple pieces around hens. Sprinkle the thyme over all ingredients. Pour cider and water over all. Roast the hens for 55 to 65 minutes, or until meat reaches 180 degrees on a meat thermometer.

Carve the hens in half and discard lemons. Serve with apples and shallots. Pour some juice over the top.

Per serving: 432 calories (36 percent from fat), 18 g fat (4 g saturated), 105 mg cholesterol, 53 g carbohydrates, 19 g protein, 66 mg sodium, 8 g dietary fiber.

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