Rabbit or Cornish Hens in Moroccan Dried Fruit

Ingredients

• 1 rabbit or2 Cornish hens
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• salt and pepper
• cinnamon (for hens plus 1 tsp)
• 3/4 tsp. cumin
• 3/4 tsp. black peppercorns
• 2chicken boullion cubes
• 2 oz good quality prunes
• 2 oz good quality dried apricots
• 2 oz white raisins
• 2-3 cups water

Instructions

1. Heat oil in a Dutch oven or Le Crueset. Season rabbit or hen with salt, pepper and cinnamon. Brown on all sides. Add remaining ingredients and bring to a boil. lower heat to simmer and cook for 45 minutes or until done.

Additional Notes

Serve with couscous or with beet and carrot puree.