Ingredients:

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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  4              whole  dressed quail -- skin on
  3        tablespoons  butter or margarine
                        ***SAUCE***
     1/3           cup  dried sweetend cherries -- halved
     1/3           cup  port wine
  3        tablespoons  cherry preserves
     1/2      teaspoon  grated lemon peel

Preparation:

Heat oven to 400 degrees. Sprinkle surface and cavities of qual with salt and pepper. In a 12-inch nonstick skillet, melt butter over medium-high heat. Add quail. Cook quail five to six minutes, or until browned on all sides. Turn quail frequently. Arrange quail breast-side up in an 8-inch square baking dish. Cover with foil. Bake 20 to 25 minutes, or until meat is tender and juices run clear. Meanwhile, in a 1-quart saucepan, combine sauce ingredeints. Bring to a boil over medium heat. Boil on minute stirring frequently. Serve sauce with quail.

Nutritional Information:

574 Calories (kcal); 35g Total Fat; (61% calories from fat); 1g Protein; 48g Carbohydrate; 93mg Cholesterol; 378mg Sodium