Instructions: Place prunes in bowl. Marinate in sherry overnight.

Preheat oven to 425 degrees.

Wash hens. Season cavities with salt and pepper. Drain prunes. Stuff 3 prunes in 1-pound hens or 6 prunes in 2-pound hens. Close with toothpicks. Tie legs together. Place in baking dish on rack. Brush with oil, salt, and pepper, and place in oven. Bake 25 minutes.

Melt jelly with 2 tablespoons sherry. Brush hens with glaze and bake 10 minutes. Repeat. Bake 45 minutes in all. If using 2-pound hens, cut in half down the middle. Arrange hens with 3 prunes under each half. Remove toothpicks and untie legs.

This recipe yields 6 servings.

Serving size: 1/2 (2-pound) bird or 1 (1-pound) bird.

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