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You are going to love my delectable Apple Pork Chops recipe. This mouthwatering dish combines perfectly seared pork chops with sweet and tangy caramelized apples. When you’re simply craving a comforting home-cooked meal, this recipe will tantalize your senses and leave you savoring every delightful bite. Oven-baked apple pork chops are a quick and easy dinner recipe that is perfect for Fall or really any time of year. 30 minutes from start to finish and this tasty dinner is on the table and will have your family drooling!
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Apple Pork Chop Recipe
Everyone loves a one-pot dinner, right? I know I do, especially when it can be on the table in around 30 minutes. That is the best part about oven-baked meals, they are super quick to make and so delicious.
Made all in one pan, this recipe is guaranteed to be an easy Sunday dinner idea the family will request again and again. I love making pork chops for my family and enjoy sharing the best pork chops recipes with all of you!
This recipe is so delicious. It has become a family favorite at our home.
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Baked Pork Chops with Apples Ingredients
- pork chops on the bone about ¾ inch thick
- olive oil
- kosher salt + pepper to taste
- brown sugar
- sage leaves
- butter
- chicken stock
- marsala wine
- thyme leaves
- apples, sliced
Pork Chops with Apples Recipe
- Preheat the oven to 450° F.
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Rub the pork chops with olive oil, followed by salt, pepper, and sugar. Make sure to coat evenly.
- 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 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.
- Add the sliced apples. Turn off the heat and transfer the skillet to the oven.
- Bake for around 15 minutes.
- The sauce should be nice and thick. If the sauce is not thick enough, remove the pork chops from the pan and simmer the sauce on low on the stovetop.
Apple Baked Pork Chops Tips
- I prefer bone-in pork chops but boneless also works 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.
Seasonings for Pork Chops
One of the great flavors in this easy Baked Apple Pork Chops dinner is sage and thyme. They are part of the reason this dish is just bursting with flavor!
If you have fresh herbs, go ahead and use them in this recipe. Here’s the best part, these flavorful pork chops are just as good using dried herbs that you have in your pantry. This is my all-time favorite pork chop seasoning!
Pork Chops and Apples
If you have ever tried apple sauce on the side of pork, this version is so much better! One of the things I love about this recipe is that the apples are left in slices and are a bit firm.
Sliced Baked Apples and Stewed Apples are so sweet and out of this world. The sweetness really comes out when they bake alongside the pork.
Apple Pork Chops FAQs
Pork Chops that are approximately 1 inch thick will be in approximately 15 minutes in a 450° oven.
The safe temperature for pork chops is 145°. I recommend always using a meat thermometer to check your meat is cooked to the proper temperature.
Best Apples for Baking
We 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.
Side Dishes for Pork Chops
- Creamy Mashed Potatoes
- Garlic Parmesan Roasted Carrots
- Instant Pot Carrots Recipe
- Green Bean Almondine
- Portuguese Rice
Easy Pork Chop Recipes
Bone-In Pork Chops
- Pan Seared Pork Chops
- Pork Chops with Mushroom Gravy
- Grilled Pork Chops
- Oven Baked Pork Chops
- Rack of Pork
- Smothered Pork Chops
Boneless Pork Chops
Recipe
Apple Pork Chops
Ingredients
- 4 pork chops on the bone about ¾ inch thick
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- salt + pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 10-12 fresh sage leaves or substitute 2 teaspoons of dried sage
- ¼ cup butter ½ a stick of butter
- ½ cup chicken stock
- ⅛ cup marsala
- ⅛ cup fresh thyme leaves or 2 teaspoons of dried thyme
- 2 apples sliced
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 450°eF. 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
Nutrition
Photo Credit: Marie Roffey
Dianna trimborn says
Should it be a dry or sweet wine
Em Beitel says
Hi Dianna! We recommend using dry marsala wine. Thank you and enjoy!
April Tifft says
Hello, I am wondering which Apple would be best for this recipe.
I know you give a list of apples that would be good. But wondering which would be the best flavor for this recipe.
I am so excited to try this new recipe looks so delicious thank you for sharing.
Isabel Laessig says
Hi, April! You really could use any apple on the list, and they will all taste great. If you’re not sure what to go for, just use golden delicious. Thank you and enjoy!
Marjorie Sovec says
How thick should the pork chops be?
Em Beitel says
Hi Marjorie! About ¾-inches thick. We used bone-in.
Alexis Jones says
I have made this multiple times with pork and it came out very good! Do you think I could substitute the pork for chicken or would that mess up the flavor? Also would that change cooking times?
Isabel Laessig says
Hi Alexis! You could definitely substitute the pork for chicken if you like! As for flavor, I don’t think it would mess it up at all – it should be very delicious. The timing depends on whether you use chicken thighs or breasts, and whether they’re bone-in or boneless, but for bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs, I would leave the time the same. Just make sure to use a meat thermometer to check the internal temperature – it should read 165 fahrenheit (see my chicken temperature chart [link] if you need more info). So glad you enjoy this recipe, and thank you!
Bridget says
I’m confused on the Thyme. Doesn’t an 1/8 C equal 2 T? So would it be 2 T fresh and 2 tsps dried? Sorry, my brain is struggling on the conversion.
Isabel Laessig says
Hi Bridget! You are completely correct- that was an error on our part. Thank you for pointing it out, and enjoy!