Cornish Game Hens with Wild Rice Stuffing

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6 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided

1/4 cup finely chopped onion

2 tablespoons finely chopped celery

1 teaspoon finely chopped fresh thyme leaves

1 1/2 cups cooked wild rice

1 tablespoon minced flat-leaf parsley, plus sprigs for garnish

1/3 cup toasted pecan pieces, broken

2 tablespoons dried cranberries

2 tablespoons dried currants

4 dried apricots, diced

Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

4 Cornish hens, patted dry

1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar