Blueberry stuffed cornish hens

8 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
8Cornish Hens, thawed
Salt and pepper
¼cupOil
¼cupLemon juice
¼cupAngostura Bitters
4cupsFresh blueberries
4teaspoonsSugar
½cupButter or margarine
8smallsBay leaves

Directions

Source: MAINPOUL.ZIP

Sprinkle game hens inside and out with salt and pepper. Mix oil, lemon juice and Angostura Bitters and brush game hens with mixture inside and out. Fill each bird with ½ cup blueberries and ½ tsp sugar.

Sew or skewer opening and place on a shallow pan. Spread soft butter over breasts of birds and place bay leaf on butter. Roast in a preheated 350 degree oven for 1 hour or until leg is easily moved.

Makes 8 servings.