Pork Chops and Apples

a very nice, easy making, dinner with wonderful flavor. A recipe from my mother.

• Ready In: 1 hr 5 mins
• Serves: 6
• Yields: 6 pork chops

Ingredients

• 6 (3/4inch)  pork chops
• 1⁄4 cup margarine, divided
• 6  cups  stuffing croutons
• 1  cup  peeled chopped green apple
• 1⁄2 cup  chopped celery
• 1⁄2 cup golden raisin
• 1⁄2 cup  chopped pecans
• 1⁄2 cup hot water
• 2  teaspoons rubbed sage
• 1  teaspoon seasoning salt
• 1  tablespoon Dijon mustard
• 1⁄4 teaspoon thyme

Directions

1. In a large skillet, brown pork chops on both sides in 2 tablespoons margarine and set aside.
2. In same skillet, melt remaining margarine, stir in croutons, chopped apples, celery, raisins, pecans, water, sage, salt, and thyme, and mix very well.
3. Place crouton mixture into a greased 7x11 inch baking dish, and top with pork chops.
4. Spread a thin layer of mustard over each pork chop.
5. Cover and bake at 325 degrees for 40 minutes.
6. Uncover and bake another 10 minutes.