Baked Pork Chops with Cinnamon Apples

Sink your teeth into the cozy, comforting flavors of Baked Pork Chops with Cinnamon Apples, a one-pan recipe that combines succulent, bone-in pork chops with tender, caramelized apples spiced with cinnamon, nutmeg, and a touch of brown sugar. Perfectly seared and finished in the oven, the pork chops soak up the sweet and tangy pan sauce made with chicken broth and a hint of lemon juice. This easy and hearty dish comes together in just 45 minutes, making it ideal for weeknight dinners or a special family meal. Serve it straight from the skillet to capture all the rich autumnal aromas and flavors.

Nutriscore Rating: 70/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:30 mins

Total Time:45 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 4 pieces bone-in pork chops
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 3 large apples (e.g., Fuji or Honeycrisp)
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 2 tablespoons brown sugar
• 0.25 teaspoon nutmeg
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 0.5 cup chicken broth

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).

Step 2

Season both sides of the pork chops with salt and black pepper.

Step 3

Heat the olive oil in a large oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat. Add the pork chops and sear for 2-3 minutes on each side until golden brown. Remove the pork chops and set aside.

Step 4

Reduce the heat to medium and add the butter to the same skillet. Once melted, add the sliced apples and sauté for 3-4 minutes until slightly softened.

Step 5

Sprinkle the ground cinnamon, brown sugar, and nutmeg over the apples, then drizzle with lemon juice. Stir to coat the apples evenly in the spices.

Step 6

Pour in the chicken broth and stir to deglaze the skillet, scraping up any browned bits on the bottom of the pan.

Step 7

Nestle the seared pork chops back into the skillet, arranging them over and around the spiced apples.

Step 8

Transfer the skillet to the preheated oven and bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the pork chops reach an internal temperature of 145°F (63°C).

Step 9

Carefully remove the skillet from the oven and let the pork chops rest for 5 minutes before serving.

Step 10

Serve the baked pork chops hot, spooning the cinnamon apples and pan sauce over the top for maximum flavor.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1634.3g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2776.1

Total Fat 165.5g	0%
Saturated Fat 58.7g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.7g
Cholesterol 606mg	0%
Sodium 2850.7mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 123.8g	0%
Dietary Fiber 19.9g	0%
Total Sugars 95.8g
Protein 194.5g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 186.6mg	0%
Iron 7.3mg	0%
Potassium 3381.4mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 53.9%

Protein: 28.2%

Carbs: 17.9%