Maple-Sage Pork Tenderloin with Honeycrisp Apple Slices

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-18 · Updated 2026-04-18

Sweet and savory pork tenderloin glazed with maple syrup, paired with caramelized apple slices and fresh sage. This American-inspired one-pot recipe, ready in about 35 minutes, pairs pork tenderloin, pure maple syrup, apple cider vinegar for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 320 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 1.5 lbs, trimmed pork tenderloin
• 3 tbsp pure maple syrup
• 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
• 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 medium, thinly sliced Honeycrisp apples
• 2 tbsp, finely chopped fresh sage leaves
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp black pepper

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 400°F. Whisk maple syrup, apple cider vinegar, Dijon mustard, and 2 tbsp olive oil in a bowl.
2. Step 2: Season pork tenderloin with salt and black pepper. Heat remaining 1 tbsp olive oil in an oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat. Sear pork on all sides for 3 minutes until golden brown.
3. Step 3: Brush half the glaze over pork, then arrange apple slices and chopped sage around it. Transfer skillet to oven and roast for 18 minutes, basting with remaining glaze every 5 minutes until internal temperature reaches 145°F.