Apple Raisin Stuffed Cornish Game Hens

Instructions

1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking dish with parchment paper.

2. In a mixing bowl, combine the diced apples, raisins, walnuts, parsley, thyme, cinnamon, salt, and pepper. Mix well to ensure all the flavors are evenly distributed.

3. Rinse the Cornish game hens under cold water and pat them dry with paper towels.

4. Gently loosen the skin of each hen by carefully sliding your fingers between the skin and the meat. Be careful not to tear the skin.

5. Divide the stuffing mixture equally among the hens, gently pushing it under the skin and spreading it evenly over the breast meat.

6. Rub the outside of each hen with olive oil and season generously with salt and pepper.

7. Place the hens in the prepared baking dish and cover with foil.

8. Roast in the preheated oven for 45 minutes, then remove the foil and continue roasting for an additional 20-25 minutes, or until the hens are golden brown and the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C) when measured with a meat thermometer.

9. Once done, remove the hens from the oven and let them rest for 10 minutes before serving.

10. Serve the Apple Raisin Stuffed Cornish Game Hens hot, garnished with fresh parsley or a sprinkle of additional chopped walnuts for added crunch.