Baked Pork Chops and Apples

ladypit's Note:

I found this in a pamphlet from the orchard (about Maryland apple orchards) a few years ago when we were picking apples. It is one of the tastiest things I have ever made!

• Total Time: 2 hrs
• Prep Time: 30 mins
• Cook Time: 1 hrs 30 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 6

• 2 tablespoons butter
• 6 pork chops
• 4 apples
• 1/4 cup brown sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon

Directions:

1. Peel, core, and slice the apples.
2. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
3. Melt the butter in a skillet.
4. Brown the pork chops on both sides in the butter.
5. Grease (or spray) a large baking dish.
6. Put the apple slices in the bottom of the dish.
7. Mix the brown sugar and cinnamon.
8. Sprinkle the cinnamon and sugar over the apples.
9. Place the pork chops on top of the apples.
10. Cover with foil and bake for 1 and 1/2 hours.

Reviews

[Chef #1147343]

Just made this for the first time. Took the advise of others and seasoned chops with garlic salt, pepper and dried rosemary. I used thick boneless pork chops and cooked for the 1 1/2 hours and it was awesome!!! Best pork chops I have ever had and husband loved them too! Served them with cheddar au gratin potatoes and the meal was a hit!

[Chef #1009160]

We added apple juice to the casserole dish as another reviewer suggested and baked for a total of 45 minutes for two butterflied pork chops. Everyone in our family loved it!

[FKHamer]

This was good. DH said it was a keeper and by BIL seemed to like it too - his plate was clean! Even my 11 month old liked it. I'll make it again but I think I'll add a bit of apple juice to the casserole dish just to add a bit more flavor. I did this according to the recipe except I only baked for 1 hour. My porkchops were boneless and about 3/4 inch. I served with baked potato, broccoli, carrots, and french bread. Thanks for a good recipe!