Name: Baked Apple Pork Chops
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 serves
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)

Our one pan baked apple pork chops is 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!

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!

Baked Apple Pork Chops in skillet ready to serve for dinner

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 or one pan 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 of 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

Baked Apple Pork Chops served on white plates with mashed potatoes and green beans

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. I use 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).

Baked Apple Pork Chops being cooked in skillet with fresh green apples

Sauce for Pork Chops

These Baked Apple Pork Chops deserve every bit of that thick caramelized sauce. Sometimes the sauce may not thicken up as you want.

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. Job done.

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