Maple Sugar Glazed Pork with Baked Apples and Thyme

Indulge in the perfect balance of sweet and savory with this Maple Sugar Glazed Pork with Baked Apples and Thyme. Tender, golden-seared boneless pork chops are bathed in a luscious glaze of pure maple syrup, brown sugar, and apple cider vinegar, delivering a mouthwatering caramelized finish. Paired with cinnamon-spiced honeycrisp apples baked to soft perfection and infused with fresh thyme, this dish marries rustic flavors with a touch of elegance. Ready in under an hour, this comforting yet refined meal is ideal for weeknight dinners or special occasions. Serve it hot, garnished with fresh thyme, for a cozy, aromatic dining experience your family will adore. Perfect keywords: maple sugar glazed pork, baked apples recipe, pork chops with thyme, fall dinner ideas, caramelized pork recipe.

Nutriscore Rating: 66/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:35 mins

Total Time:50 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 4 pieces boneless pork chops
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 3 tablespoons pure maple syrup
• 2 tablespoons brown sugar
• 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 2 medium-sized honeycrisp apples
• 4 sprigs fresh thyme
• 0.5 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Directions

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).

Step 2

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

Step 3

Core the honeycrisp apples and slice them into 1/4-inch thick wedges. Place the apple slices in a small baking dish.

Step 4

Sprinkle the apple slices with cinnamon and add 1 tablespoon of the melted butter and 2 sprigs of fresh thyme. Toss to coat, then bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes until softened.

Step 5

While the apples bake, heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the pork chops and sear for 3–4 minutes on each side, until golden brown. Remove the chops and set aside.

Step 6

Reduce the skillet heat to medium, then deglaze it by adding maple syrup, brown sugar, apple cider vinegar, and the remaining 1 tablespoon of butter. Stir the ingredients together to create the glaze.

Step 7

Return the pork chops to the skillet and spoon the glaze over the top. Lower the heat to medium-low, cover the skillet, and let the pork cook for an additional 8–10 minutes, basting occasionally, until the internal temperature reaches 145°F (63°C).

Step 8

Add the baked apples to the skillet during the last 5 minutes of cooking to coat them lightly in the glaze and infuse them with flavor.

Step 9

Garnish the pork and apples with the remaining fresh thyme sprigs before serving.

Step 10

Serve the maple sugar glazed pork chops hot with the caramelized baked apples on the side for a comforting, aromatic meal.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1086.5g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1734.1

Total Fat 104.9g	0%
Saturated Fat 36.4g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.7g
Cholesterol 362.0mg	0%
Sodium 2613.5mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 91.7g	0%
Dietary Fiber 9.2g	0%
Total Sugars 74.9g
Protein 105.4g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 149.5mg	0%
Iron 5.4mg	0%
Potassium 2159.7mg	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: 54.5%

Protein: 24.3%

Carbs: 21.2%