Rosemary Roasted Cornish Hens with Pears and Tart Cherries

Ingredients

• 2 Cornish hens (about 1 pound each)
• 1/4 cup Cherry De-Lite Vinaigrette
• 1/2 cup Cherry De-Lite tart cherry juice
• 1 scallion, diced
• Salt and pepper
• 1 tablespoon unsalted butter, softened
• 4 sprigs rosemary
• 1 pear, cored and diced
• 1/4 cup Cherry De-Lite dried tart cherries

Directions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.

Marinate Cornish hens in Cherry De-Lite Vinaigrette, Cherry De-Lite tart cherry juice, and scallions, salt and pepper for 2-4 hours, or overnight.

In large baking dish, arrange hens and massage each with butter and season with salt and pepper.

Place rosemary in the cavity of each hen.

Arrange pears and Cherry De-Lite dried tart cherries around hens and drizzle with marinade.

Bake in oven for 60 minutes or until juices run clear. Allow to rest for 10-15 minutes before serving.