Cornish Game Hens with Amaretto Stuffing and Honey Glaze

Directions

1. Mix the liqueur and dried cherries in a small bowl.
2. Let stand for 15 minutes or longer.
3. Melt the butter in a skillet.
4. Add the onion and celery and saute until tender.
5. Place the onion mixture in a bowl.
6. Add the bread cubes, egg, chicken broth and undrained cherries. Season with salt and pepper.
7. Toss until well mixed.
8. Spoon the stuffing into the cavities of the hens.
9. Place the hens in a 9xl3-inch baking pan.
10. Bake at 350 degrees for 20 minutes.
11. Baste with some of the Honey Glaze.
12. Bake for 55 to 65 minutes or until cooked through, basting with Honey Glaze every 10 to 15 minutes.
13. *Honey Glaze*
14. Yield: about 1 cup
15. 1/4 cup honey
16. 1/4 cup cherry juice or cranberry juice
17. 1/4 cup amaretto
18. 1/4 cup packed light brown sugar
19. 2 tablespoons butter or margarine
20. 1/4 teaspoon Chinese five-spice powder (or to taste)
21. Combine the honey, cherry juice, amaretto, brown sugar, butter and five-spice powder in a saucepan.
22. Heat until the butter is melted, stirring occasionally.