Apple-Topped Pork Chops

Submitted by Sammy Mae

"This recipe produces a sweet sauce that is almost dessert-like; but that is just the kind of dinner I like! I think it pairs well with the pork and is nice for fall."

 

• Ready In: 1hr
• Ingredients: 9
• Serves: 4

ingredients

• 4 (4 ounce) boneless pork loin chops
• 1 teaspoon canola oil
• 1⁄4 cup white wine or 1/4 cup chicken broth
• 2 medium tart apples, peeled and sliced
• 1 tablespoon butter or 1 tablespoon margarine
• 1⁄2 cup apple juice, plus
• 2 tablespoons unsweetened apple juice (divided)
• 1⁄4 cup honey
• 2 teaspoons cornstarch

directions

1. In a nonstick skillet, brown chops on both sides in oil.
2. Place browned chops into an 11" x 7" x 2" baking dish coated with cooking spray.
3. Add wine or broth to the skillet, stirring to loosen browned bits, then pour over chops.
4. Cover and bake at 350 degrees for 20 minutes.
5. Meanwhile, in the same skillet, saute apples in butter for 3-4 minutes.
6. Add 1/2 cup apple juice and honey; cook for 1-2 minutes.
7. Spoon over chops and bake uncovered for 5-10 minutes or until heated through.
8. Remove chops and apples to a serving platter and keep warm, reserving pan juices.
9. In a saucepan, combine cornstarch and apple juice until smooth; add reserved pan juices.
10. Bring to a boil.
11. Cook, stirring constantly, for 2 minutes or until thickened.
12. Serve over pork & apples.