Remove
giblets from
hens and
discard.
Rinse hens
under cold
water and
pat dry.
Using a
long, sharp
knife, split
the hens
lengthwise.
You may also
buy precut
hens. Place
the hens,
cavity side
up, in a
roasting
pan. Dilute
1/4 cup of
the apple
juice
concentrate
with the
water. Pour
juice over
the hens.
Bake
uncovered at
350 degrees
F for 45
minutes.
Turn breast
side up.
In a small
pan over
medium heat,
combine the
remaining
apple juice
concentrate,
cornstarch
and
cinnamon;
mix well.
Add 2 lemon
slices and
continue
cooking
until
thickened.
Remove from
heat and
brush hens
with the
sauce.
Return the
hens to the
oven and
continue to
bake for an
additional
15 minutes.
Transfer the
hens to a
serving
platter and
garnish with
remaining
lemon
slices.