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Layered Apple Pork Chop Bake Recipe

Cuisine American

Ingredients
  

  • 4-6 boneless pork chops
  • 2-3 apples, peeled and sliced
  • 1/4 cup (1/2 stick) unsalted butter
  • 1/4-1/3 cup brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon, divided
  • 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg, divided
  • 1/2 teaspoon cornstarch, optional
  • Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper, to taste
  • Fresh rosemary, minced, garnish

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 350º F.
  • Place sliced apples in the bottom of a large baking dish and sprinkle with 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon and 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg.
  • Place pork chops on top of apple slices and season generously with salt and pepper.
  • In a medium saucepan over medium-high heat, combine butter and brown sugar, whisking until melted and incorporated, then stir in remaining cinnamon and nutmeg.
  • Also whisk in cornstarch, if using. (Cornstarch isn’t essential, only for if you want a thicker glaze.)
  • Pour mixture over pork chops and apple slices, then place in oven and bake for 35-40 minutes, or until pork is cooked through.
  • Remove from oven, sprinkle with fresh rosemary and enjoy.
Keyword Layered Apple Pork Chop Bake Recipe