Place paper towel dried hens (innards removed) onto roasting pan
Rub each Hen with ¼ cup of the softened butter. Generally season to your liking with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and a dash of curry powder. Season the cavity as well.
Put apple slices in the lime water bath to prevent browning
Generously season the cavity
Stuff cavity of hen with garlic, cranberries, oranges, apples, and sprigs of thyme, rosemary, sage
Place pan in the oven and roast for 50 minutes or until hen is golden brown and internal temperature is 165 at thickest part of the thigh and juices run clear