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    Home » Our latest posts » Main Courses with Meat

    Baked Pork Chops with Apples and Walnuts Easy Fall Dinner

    August 25, 2019 Filed Under: Main Courses with Meat, Pork

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    Baked Apple Pork Chops combine all of the delicious flavors of baked apple with juicy pork chops for a quick healthy meal.

    These baked apple pork chops make a quick and easy meal that is bursting with the flavors of Fall.

    pork chops with apples on top in a cast iron skillet

    I am always searching for new simple ways to serve pork chops and chicken breasts. Both are great sources of lean protein and are easily adaptable to a multitude of flavors.

    For many Americans of my generation, pork chops and applesauce is a classic combination thanks to the Brady Bunch.

    But, apples and pork do pair well together. Especially when you add a little walnuts, brown sugar and cinnamon to the mix. Simple but full of flavor. And table ready in about 30 minutes.

    About the Ingredients for Baked Apple Pork Chops

    Pork Chops: I used thick boneless pork chops, but you can use bone in or a thinner cut. Be sure to adjust the cooking time accordingly.

    Apples: The best apples to use are the ones you have or the ones you like best. You can really use any apple variety for this, though sweeter firmer apples will complement it well (Fuji, Golden Delicious, Honeycrisp).

    Walnuts: Substitute another nut like almonds or pecans or some pumpkin or sunflower seeds for a nut alternative.

    Brown Sugar: A little sweetness adds some nice depth and sauciness to this recipe. Substitutes include honey, molasses or maple syrup.

    Other ingredients include olive oil, cinnamon and salt and pepper.

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    Baked Pork Chops with Apples and Walnuts

    pork chop in a cast iron skillet with apples
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    Ingredients
     

    • 4 1-inch thick pork chops
    • 2 tablespoons olive oil
    • Salt and pepper to taste
    • 4 apples
    • ½ cup walnuts
    • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
    • ½ teaspoon cinnamon

    Instructions
     

    • Preheat oven to 400F
    • Melt the olive oil in a cast iron skillet over medium high heat. Season the pork chops with salt and pepper and brown on both sides.
    • While pork is browning, peel, core, and chop the apples. Chop the walnuts. Combine.
    • Spread the apples and walnuts on top of and around the pork chops in the pan.
    • Combine the brown sugar and cinnamon. Sprinkle over the apples.
    • Cover with foil and bake at 400F for 15-20 minutes. Bone in pork chops will take about 5 minutes longer.
    • Remove from oven and allow to rest for 5 minutes before serving.

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    Reader Interactions

    Comments

    1. Wendy Klik

      August 25, 2019 at 11:05 am

      Glad someone else went savory too. Pork and apples are so perfect together and the walnuts are a great addition.

      Reply
    2. Hezzi-D

      August 25, 2019 at 11:34 am

      This sounds like the perfect fall dish with the pork, apples, and walnuts. Can't wait to try it

      Reply
    3. Karen

      August 25, 2019 at 4:06 pm

      Apples and pork chops belong together! This sounds like an amazing fall dinner.

      Reply
    4. Cheese Curd In Paradise

      August 26, 2019 at 7:59 am

      What a delicious savory fall dinner! It is perfect for apple season!

      Reply
    5. Inger @ Art of Natural Liivng

      August 31, 2019 at 4:47 pm

      I have a lot of pork chops left from my half pig--this looks like a perfect way to use some of them.

      Reply
    6. Christie

      September 01, 2019 at 7:02 pm

      Such a perfect pairing! This looks like a delicious dinner any time.

      Reply
    7. Christie

      September 01, 2019 at 7:10 pm

      I'm drooling. That looks so delicious. I love the addition of the walnuts to this dish.

      Reply
    8. Lisa Kerhin

      September 02, 2019 at 11:35 am

      Audrey, I read the title of this recipe to my hubby and he said, Make it! Guess what's going to be on the menu soon! Sounds sooo good.

      Reply

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