Description
Cider Maple Oven Roasted Cornish Hen is a delightful dish that brings together the rich flavors of apple cider and pure maple syrup, creating an irresistible glaze that enchants your taste buds. Perfect for family gatherings or dinner parties, this recipe features tender, juicy hens with a gorgeous golden-brown exterior. With minimal effort, you can impress your guests with a meal that looks gourmet but is simple enough for any home cook to master.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 Cornish hens (1–2 pounds each)
- 1 cup apple cider
- ½ cup pure maple syrup
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tbsp fresh rosemary, chopped
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C) and spray a roasting pan with nonstick cooking spray.
- In a bowl, whisk together apple cider, maple syrup, garlic, rosemary, olive oil, salt, and pepper.
- Place Cornish hens in the roasting pan and pour half of the marinade over them.
- Roast for 50-60 minutes until internal temperature reaches at least 165°F (74°C), basting halfway through.
- Let the hens rest for 5 minutes before serving and drizzle with remaining marinade.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 Cornish hen (approximately 300g)
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 120mg