Baked Apple Pork Chops with Maple-Cinnamon Glaze

Name: Baked Apple Pork Chops with Maple-Cinnamon Glaze
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 4 bone-in (1-inch thick) pork chops; 4 medium, sliced 1/2-inch thick apples; 2 tbsp maple syrup; 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar; 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon; 1/4 tsp garlic powder; 1 tsp salt; 1/2 tsp black pepper

Tender pork chops baked with a sweet-tart apple and maple glaze, finished with warm cinnamon for a comforting weeknight dinner.

Cuisine: American

Category: Quick Meals

Prep: 15 minutes. Cook: 30 minutes.

Serves 4.

Ingredients

4 bone-in (1-inch thick) pork chops
4 medium, sliced 1/2-inch thick apples
2 tbsp maple syrup
1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
1/4 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper

Instructions

Step 1: Preheat oven to 375°F. Pat pork chops dry with paper towels, then season both sides with 1 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp black pepper.
Step 2: In a small bowl, whisk together 2 tbsp maple syrup, 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar, 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon, and 1/4 tsp garlic powder.
Step 3: Place 4 sliced apples in a single layer in a baking dish. Top with pork chops and drizzle the maple-cinnamon mixture evenly over the chops.
Step 4: Bake uncovered for 25-30 minutes, or until pork reaches 145°F internally, basting twice with pan juices.
Step 5: Let rest 5 minutes before serving to retain juices.