8 (1 -1 1/2 lb.) cornish game hens
Salt & pepper
Savory Fruit Stuffing
1/4 c. butter, melted
2 tbsp. honey

Heat oven to 350 degrees. Remove giblets. Rinse hens and pat dry. Sprinkle cavities with salt and pepper. Lightly stuff each with 1/2 cup stuffing. Tie legs together with string. Place hens in ungreased baking pan.

In small bowl, combine butter and honey; brush on hens. Bake at 350 degrees for 1 1/4 hours or until hens are tender and juices run clear. Remove strings before serving.

SAVORY FRUIT STUFFING:

1/2 c. butter
1/4 c. chopped celery
1/4 c. chopped onion
1/8 tsp. allspice
4 c. dry bread cubes
1/2 c. dry fruit bits
1/2 c. water

Melt butter in large skillet. Add celery, onion and allspice; cook and stir until vegetables are tender. Add remaining ingredients; cook until thoroughly heated.