Cranberry-Glazed Game Hens

Game hens stuffed with a fruited-rice stuffing, then glazed with a cranberry chutney

make for a lovely presentation at your next dinner party.

1 (6-ounce) package long-grain white and wild rice, prepared according to package directions
1 (8.5-ounce) jar CROSSE & BLACKWELL® Apple Curry Chutney, divided
1/2 cup chopped tart green apples
1/4 cup coarsely chopped almonds
1/4 cup currants or raisins
1/4 teaspoon poultry seasoning
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
4 game hens (about 1 1/4 pound each)
1/4 cup orange juice
3 tablespoons butter or margarine, melted

Preheat oven to 375º F.

Combine rice, 1/2 cup chutney, apple, nuts, currants, ginger and poultry seasoning in medium bowl.

Spoon about 1 cup stuffing into cavity of each hen. Tie legs together with string; place in

13 x 9-inch baking pan. Bake for 30 minutes.

Combine remaining chutney, orange juice and butter in small bowl; brush over hens.

Bake, brushing with glaze every 10 minutes, for 40 to 50 minutes or until hens are

very well browned and no longer pink near breastbone.

Makes 4 servings.

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