Apricot-Glazed Cornish Hens

• 3 tablespoons chopped celery
• 3 tablespoons chopped onion
• 1/4 cup butter, cubed
• 3 cups dry bread cubes
• 1 can (4 ounces) mushroom stems and pieces, drained
• 1-1/2 teaspoons poultry seasoning
• 1/2 teaspoon rubbed sage
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• 3 to 4 tablespoons chicken broth
• 4 Cornish game hens (20 to 24 ounces each)
• 1 jar (12 ounces) apricot preserves, warmed
• 4 green onions (green part only), optional
• Fresh rosemary sprigs, optional

1. In a large skillet, saute celery and onion in butter until tender; remove from heat. Add the bread, mushrooms and seasonings. Toss with enough chicken broth just to moisten.
2. Stuff hens. Tie drumsticks together. Place on a rack in a large shallow baking pan. Cover and bake at 350u0b0 for 1 hour.
3. Brush with preserves. Bake, uncovered, 30-45 minutes longer or until meat juices run clear, basting every 10-15 minutes.
4. If using green onions, first soften them in boiling water or the microwave for a few seconds, then tie over the string used to tie the drumsticks together. Garnish platter with rosemary if desired.

celery, onion, butter, bread cubes, mushroom stems, poultry seasoning, sage, salt, pepper, chicken broth, cornish game hens, apricot preserves, green onions, rosemary sprigs

Taken from www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/apricot-glazed-cornish-hens/ (may not work)