Pork Chops with Apples in the Oven

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I guarantee you are going to love my recipe for Pork Chops with Apples in the Oven! Combining beautifully seared pork chops with sweet and tangy caramelized baked apples, this dish is mouthwatering comfort food the whole family will love. Best of all, you can make my baked pork chops with apples in just 30 minutes.

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• Baked Pork Chops and Apples Ingredients
• How to Make Apple Baked Pork Chops
• Baked Apple Pork Chops Expert Tips
• Apple Pork Chops FAQ
• Choosing Apples for Pork Chops
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Baked Pork Chops with Apples

Everyone loves a one pot dinner, especially when it can be on the table in just 30 minutes! This is why I love pork chop recipes so much, and make them all of the time, from my famous baked smothered pork chops to pork chops in the Instant Pot and air fryer. You can have them on the dinner table in no time.

My pork chops and apples is one of my favorites out of all of my recipes for pork chops. It’s a super satisfying dinner for Sunday night or a weekday meal. My kids ask me for it frequently, and now that I have grandkids, they’ve started asking me for these apple pork chops, too!

Give my recipe for baked apple pork chops a try, and let me know what you think in the comments at the bottom of the page. I’d love to hear from you!

This recipe is so delicious. It has become a family favorite at our home.

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Baked Pork Chops and Apples Ingredients

• Pork Chops: I’m using bone-in pork chops that are about three-fourths of an inch thick. If you use boneless pork chops or pork chops that are thicker or thinner, please keep in mind that the timing of the recipe will change. Always use a meat thermometer.
• Olive Oil: Extra virgin olive oil is a great choice. Light olive oil can also be used.
• Kosher Salt: Or sea salt flakes! Avoid table salt.
• Pepper: I’m using freshly cracked black pepper, but use what you have on hand.
• Brown Sugar: Light or dark brown sugar both work. Keep in mind that dark brown sugar has a deeper molasses flavor.
• Sage Leaves: The perfect combination with apples and brown sugar. Sage is a great herb for serving with baked apple pork chops.
• Butter: If you use salted butter, make sure to taste test before adding more salt.
• Chicken Stock: I like to use my homemade stock when I have it on hand, but otherwise, any chicken stock will do. Veggie stock works in a pinch, and I’ve used my recipe for ham broth, too.
• Marsala Wine: The flavor this wine adds to baked pork chops and apples is just irresistible. You can leave it out if you prefer, but I really recommend trying it.
• Thyme Leaves: Paired with sage, thyme is a beautiful addition to pork chops and apples in the oven.
• Apples: Sliced apples of your preferred variety. I recommend using a sweeter baking apple and avoiding red delicious apples, which are not good for baking. I have a full list of suggestions for baking apples below.

How to Make Apple Baked Pork Chops

1. Preheat your oven to 450°F.
2. While the oven is preheating, heat a large oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat on the stove.
3. Rub your pork chops with olive oil, then season with salt, pepper, and sugar. Coat evenly and work the seasoning into the meat with your fingers.
4. Once the skillet is hot, add the pork chops. Sear on one side for about two minutes.
5. Add the sage leaves to the pan and turn the pork chops to sear the opposite side.
6. Add butter to the pan and let it melt and brown a little.
7. Gradually pour in the chicken stock and marsala wine.
8. Mix well, then add in the thyme leaves. Bring the sauce to a boil.
9. Add sliced apples to the sauce. Turn off the heat and transfer the skillet to the oven. Bake for 15 minutes.
10. The sauce should thicken nicely. If the sauce isn’t thick enough, remove the pork chops from the pan and simmer the sauce on low on the stove.
11. Serve, and enjoy!

Baked Apple Pork Chops Expert Tips

• I prefer bone-in pork chops, but boneless pork chops also work well.
• You can substitute sherry or port for the marsala wine.
• 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.
• You can use bone-in or boneless pork chops in this recipe. They both work really well.
• 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.

Apple Pork Chops FAQ

Choosing Apples for Pork Chops

I recommend these apples when baking apples because they will not fall apart during the baking process. 

• Honeycrisp 
• Granny Smith Apples
• Braeburn
• Rome 
• Golden Delicious
• Gala
• If you haven’t tried this new variety, Rubyfrost, it is a must! Its texture and vanilla flavor make it great for snacking, but it’s sturdy enough for baking. It is a perfect choice for this dish.
• The other new variety worth mentioning is the Jazz apple. They are extra juicy with a sweet-tart flavor similar to pears. They do really well in all baked recipes.

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Photo Credit: Marie Roffey