Cornish Hens with Wild Rice Recipe

In a small saucepan, bring broth and rice to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 60-70 minutes or until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed. Meanwhile, in a nonstick skillet, saute onion and celery in oil until tender. Add garlic; saute 1 minute longer. Stir in the apricots, almonds, 1/3 cup apricot nectar, 1/4 cup wine or apple juice, 1/4 teaspoon salt, poultry seasoning and 1/8 teaspoon pepper. Stir into cooked rice. Spoon mixture into four mounds in a shallow roasting pan coated with cooking spray; top each with a Cornish hen half. Cover and bake at 375° for 45 minutes. Uncover; bake 15-20 minutes longer or until a meat thermometer reads 180° In a saucepan, combine the remaining nectar and wine or juice. Bring to a boil; cook for 5-7 minutes or until reduced to 1/2 cup. Add the vinegar, cinnamon and remaining salt and pepper. Reduce heat; cook and stir over medium-low heat for 1 minute. Serve with hens and rice. Yield: 4 servings.