Our one-pan baked apple pork chops are a quick and easy dinner recipe that is perfect for Fall. 30 minutes from start to finish and this tasty dinner is on the table and will have your family drooling!
Made all in one pan, this recipe is guaranteed to be a Sunday dinner recipe the family will request again and again. It is also perfect for a busy weeknight!
The flavor combination in this easy recipe is amazing. Juicy pork chops with fresh apples, herbs and just a hint of Marsala.
Everyone loves a one-pot dinner, right? I know I do, especially when it can be on the table in around 30 minutes, just like this One Pot Chicken Orzo Pasta.
We love easy recipes and this is one is at the top of our list for Sunday Dinner Ideas!
Herbs for Pork Chops
One of the great flavors in this easy Baked Apple Pork Chops dinner is fresh herbs. The herbs of choice for pork chops are sage and thyme.
If you don’t have fresh herbs, you can always use the dried version. We have tested this recipe with fresh and dried herbs and it works really well either way.
I grew up with apple sauce on the side of every pork recipe. One of the things I love about this recipe is that the apples are left in slices. The sweetness really comes out when they bake alongside the pork.
The apples still get super soft but retain their shape at the same time. The sweet apples are enhanced by a little kick of Marsala (a sweet wine). If you don’t have Marsala on hand, a sweet sherry or light port will do the trick.
Best Apples for Baking
You can use your favorite apples in this recipe. We have the perfect guide on apple facts and choosing the right apples.
These favorite apples for baked apple recipes are perfect because they will not fall apart during the baking process.
- Honeycrisp
- Granny Smith
- Braeburn
- Rome
- Golden Delicious
- Gala
Ingredients for Baked Apples with Pork Chops
- 4 pork chops on the bone about 3/4 inch thick
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- salt + pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 10-12 fresh sage leaves
- 1/4 cup 1/2 stick butter
- 1/2 cup chicken stock
- 1/8 cup marsala
- 1/8 cup fresh thyme leaves stalks discarded
- 2 apples sliced
How to make Apple Pork Chops
This recipe for Baked Apple Pork Chops is pretty simple as many one-pan meals are. We recommend bone-in pork chops as they have more flavor but if you prefer, go ahead and use boneless.
The seasoned pork chops are first seared to get a little color, then you’ll start adding the other ingredients. Here are the step by step instructions:
- Preheat the oven to 450F.
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Rub the pork chops with olive oil, followed by the salt, pepper, and sugar making sure it’s evenly dispersed.
- Once the skillet is hot, add the pork chops. Sear them on one side for about 2 minutes. Add the sage leaves to the pan and turn the pork chops to sear the other side.
- Add the butter to the pan a let it melt and brown a little. Gradually pour in the chicken stock and marsala. Mix well, then add the thyme leaves. Bring the sauce to a boil.
- Then add the sliced apple. Turn off the heat and transfer the skillet to the oven.
- Bake for around 12-15 minutes.
- The sauce should be nice and thick (if not, just remove the pork chops from the pan and simmer the sauce on the stove top until desired thickness).
Apple Sauce for Pork Chops
This dish creates the most amazing caramelized apple sauce. They deserve every bit of that thick ooey gooey caramelized sauce.
Sometimes the sauce may not thicken up as you want. We have a solution for that!
Recipe Tip: If you want a thicker sauce, transfer the pork chops to a warm plate and cover them with foil. Heat the sauce in the skillet for a few minutes until it thickens up.
This dish is all about the sauce!
Side Dishes for Pork Chops
- Creamy Mashed Potatoes
- Garlic Parmesan Roasted Carrots
- Mushroom Risotto
- Green Bean Almondine
- Loaded Cauliflower Rice
Love baked apple recipes?
Try these recipes using apples…
- Slow Cooker Applesauce
- Apple Dump Cake with Fresh Apples
- Ina Garten Apple Crisp
- Sliced Baked Apples
- Caramel Apple Empanadas
- Rhubarb and Apple Crumble
We are also in love with these healthy apple recipes:
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Baked Apple Pork Chops
Ingredients
- 4 pork chops on the bone about 3/4 inch thick
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- salt + pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 10-12 fresh sage leaves or substitute 2 tablespoons of dried sage
- 1/4 cup butter 1/2 a stick of butter
- 1/2 cup chicken stock
- 1/8 cup marsala
- 1/8 cup fresh thyme leaves or 2 tablespoons of dried thyme
- 2 apples sliced
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 450F.
- Heat a large skillet over medium high heat. Rub the pork chops with olive oil, followed by the salt, pepper and sugar making sure it’s evenly dispersed.
- Once the skillet is hot, add the pork chops. Sear them on one side for about 2 minutes. Add the sage leaves to the pan and turn the pork chops to sear the other side.
- Add the butter to the pan a let it melt and brown a little. Gradually pour in the chicken stock and marsala. Mix well, then add the thyme leaves. Bring the sauce to a boil, then add the sliced apple. Turn off the heat and transfer the skillet to the oven.
- Bake for around 12-15 minutes. Serve immediately.
Notes
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