Ingredients

2 Cornish game hens (20 to 24 ounces each), split lengthwise1/4 teaspoon salt1/8 teaspoon white pepper1/3 cup apricot spreadable fruit1 tablespoon orange juice

Preparation

Preheat oven to 350°. Place hens, breast side up, on a rack in a shallow roasting pan. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Bake, uncovered, 30 minutes.

In a small bowl, combine spreadable fruit and orange juice. Spoon some of the apricot mixture over the hens. Bake until golden brown and juices run clear, 30-35 minutes, basting several times with remaining apricot mixture. Let stand 5 minutes before serving.