Apricot Glazed Cornish Hens

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Apricot Glazed Cornish Hens
6 Cornish Game Hens
Wild rice and sausage dressing mix (1 to 1-1/2 lb)
1 jar (12 oz) Apricot preserves
Salt
1/2 c water
Rinse hens, remove giblets and pat dry. Sprinkle cavity with salt. Lightly stuff each hen with about 1 c 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 for 1-1/2 to 2 hours or until tender. During last 1/2 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.