Ginger-Apple Pork Chops

The classic combination of Apples and Pork chops made easy using a can of apple pie filling. From Taste of Home Simple and Delicious Cookbook.

• Ready In: 45 mins
• Serves: 6

Ingredients

• 6  boneless pork loin chops (1 inch thick and 8 oz. each)
• 1  teaspoon salt
• 1⁄2 teaspoon pepper
• 1  tablespoon  vegetable oil
• 1 (21 ounce) can  apple pie filling
• 12  gingersnaps, crumbled
• 2  tablespoons cornstarch
• 2  cups  unsweetened apple juice

Directions

1. Cut a pocket in each pork chop. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. In a large skillet, brown chops in oil on both sides. Cool for 5 minutes.
2. Combine the pie filling and gingersnaps; stuff some of the mixture into the pocket of each pork chop. Set the remaining mixture aside. Secure pork with toothpicks. Place in a greased 15-in. x 10-in. x 1-in. baking pan. Cover and bake at 350F for 25 - 30 minutes or until a meat thermometer reads 160 degrees. Discard toothpicks.
3. In a small saucepan, combine cornstarch and apple juice until smooth. Stir in the reserved pie filling mixture. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 1 minute or until thickened. Serve over pork chops.