4 (1 lb.) Cornish hens, cut into halves lengthwise
1 (16 oz.) can dark cherries with juice
1/4 tsp. poultry seasoning
1/2 c. unsweetened red grape juice
Water
2 tbsp. cornstarch
Salt & pepper to taste

Broil hen halves, skin side up for 10 to 15 minutes or until skin is crisp. Pour off fat. Blot hens with paper towels. Place skin side up in shallow baking dish. Pour 1/2 cup of the reserved juice from the cherries over hen halves. Sprinkle with poultry seasoning and salt and pepper if desired. bake in a preheated 350 degree oven, basting frequently, about one hour or until tender. In a two cup measure, pour remaining cherry juice and grape juice. Add enough water to measure 1 3/4 cups liquid. Stir liquid and cornstarch in saucepan until smooth. Cook and stir over low heat until mixture thickens and clears. Stir in cherries and heat through. Pour sauce over hens and serve.