Cherry Marinated Cornish Game Hens

Directions

1. 1
   Drain the syrup from the cherries; reserve cherries.
2. 2
   Place cherry syrup in a plastic ziplock bag with the 2 Cornish hens.
3. 3
   Seal and marinate hens (turn bag occasionally to distribute syrup) overnight in the refrigerator.
4. 4
   Bring hens to room temperature 1 hour before roasting.
5. 5
   Drain and pour syrup into the bottom of a roasting pan and place hens on a roast rack over the pan.Place some cherries in the cavity of the hens, reserve the others for garnish.
6. 6
   Season hens to taste and rub or brush all over with honey.Roast hens 375F for about 1 hour or done.
7. 7
   Carefully remove hens to platter.
8. 8
   Spoon the pan syrup and drippings over the hens and garnish with the reserved cherries.