Cinnamon-Apple Pork Chops Recipe

Cinnamon-Apple Pork Chops Recipe Cinnamon-Apple Pork Chops Recipe photo by Taste of Home Rating 5

I found this recipe online years ago and it quickly became a favorite. The ingredients are easy to keep on hand and it's great in hot weather because it goes together quickly, without turning on the oven. One-pan cleanup is a bonus. —Christina Price, Wheeling, West Virginia

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Cinnamon-Apple Pork Chops Recipe
  • Prep/Total Time: 25 min.
  • Yield: 4 Servings
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Ingredients

  • 4 boneless pork loin chops (4 ounces each)
  • 2 tablespoons reduced-fat butter, divided
  • 3 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 4 medium tart apples, thinly sliced
  • 2 tablespoons chopped pecans

Directions

  • In a large skillet over medium heat, cook pork chops in 1 tablespoon butter for 4-5 minutes on each side or until a meat thermometer reads 160°. Meanwhile, in a small bowl, combine the brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg and salt.
  • Remove chops and keep warm. Add the apples, pecans, brown sugar mixture and remaining butter to the pan; cook and stir until apples are tender. Serve with chops. Yield: 4 servings.

Editor's Note: This recipe was tested with Land O'Lakes light stick butter.

Nutritional Facts 1 pork chop with 2/3 cup apples equals 316 calories, 12 g fat (4 g saturated fat), 62 mg cholesterol, 232 mg sodium, 31 g carbohydrate, 4 g fiber, 22 g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 1 starch, 1 fruit, 1 fat.

Originally published as Cinnamon-Apple Pork Chops in Healthy Cooking August/September 2008, p49

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Reviewed on Mar. 19, 2011 by ethel2345

This recipe was extremely easy and delicious! I grilled the chops outside to celebrate the beginning of spring instead of cooking them in the pan. They still came out great!

Reviewed on Feb. 07, 2011 by eli05

very yummy! I used Gala apples b/c I didn't have any tart apples on hand

Reviewed on Jan. 22, 2011 by stlcardno9

This dish was quick & easy, plus it was delicious. The only change I made was cooking the apples in a little water.

Reviewed on Oct. 20, 2010 by kaykay30

Wow everyone loved it I also doubled the sugar and added some apple cider

I will make this again and again

Reviewed on Sep. 24, 2010 by mjlouk

This was great! We loved it!

Reviewed on Sep. 17, 2010 by gaildr1

Made this last weekend, after spending the morning apple picking, it was one of the best pork chop recipes I have made! My boyfriend asked for it again this week and he made it with chicken - BOTH are EXCELLENT! I agree with the other comments.... do double up on the sugar mixture, you will be glad you did. One thing I did the second time was to cook the sugar mixture a couple of minutes before I put in the apple. It helped to get rid of the powdery taste of the cinnamon dissolve everything. I also added a little apple cider. This is one receipe that will be made many times....

Reviewed on Jul. 28, 2010 by hfansler42

Never thought to put apples and pork chops together. Tried it and to my surprise, the picky eaters in my family loved the recipe! It is definitely a keeper!

Reviewed on May. 28, 2010 by Sunjatared

It was very good. Next time, though, I will season the pork chops before placing in pan.

Reviewed on Apr. 25, 2010 by Jennifer Kopczyk

I made this with chicken breasts and it was delicious! Taking advice, I doubled the brown sugar mixture, and I was glad I did. I also seasoned the chicken with fresh ground pepper, garlic salt, cinnamon, and brown sugar on one side and rubbed it in. Fantastic recipe will definitely make it again.

Reviewed on Jan. 26, 2010 by Cook10

Excellent

Reviewed on Jan. 11, 2010 by donovansquared

Very good! I doubled the brown suger mixture (brown sugar splenda, cinnamon, nutmeg & salt) like another reviewer suggested and I was glad I did. I also cooked the apples (I used fuji apples...delicious), brown sugar mixture & pecans in an extra tbsp of butter since I doubled the mixture and it was perfect. I salt and peppered the pork chops before cooking and they had great flavor combined with the topping!

Reviewed on Nov. 07, 2009 by naberdan

My most favorite recipe from Taste of home! It has become a regular recipe for my husband and I. We sprinkle the porkchops with garlic salt and cinnamon before cooking them. We also use fuji apples and leave out the pecans. We also like to double the brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg and salt for more sauce, but if you cook the apples down too much the sauce tends to be overpowering. Hope you enjoy!

Reviewed on Oct. 31, 2009 by sweetirene

What a wonderful combination of flavors. My husband and I loved it.

Reviewed on Oct. 07, 2009 by Supermingo4

The recipe was great, but i would have prefered less tart apples ( I used granny smith). I served this with roasted red potatoes and loved it! Also, I added apple cider while cooking the apples.

Reviewed on Oct. 06, 2009 by amybecca

I made this for two by halving all of the ingredients. I used Golden Delicious apples instead because I don't like tart apples, and they were wonderful. I also used Splenda brown sugar mix to make it more diabetic friendly. The next time I make it, I think I will cut my pork chops in half (they were over an inch thick and took forever to cook) and make the topping in the amount for a full meal.... and return the pork chops to the pan for a couple of minutes to soak up some of the apple flavor. Was delicious as a leftover and the added crunch of the pecans was wonderful. Yummy meal and I love the idea another reviewer had to serve with sweet potatoes.

Reviewed on Oct. 05, 2009 by Stacy83

This recipe was delicious and so easy to make, plus the left over apple mix we had we used as a topping on frozen waffles for breakfast the next day! So good!!

Reviewed on Oct. 03, 2009 by carolyn8731

if you put it all together and bake it at 375 degrees the sugar caramalizes and the pork chops are so tender you can cut it with a fork. a dark pan works best

Reviewed on Sep. 30, 2009 by LynnIzzy

A meal perfect for a fall day! It was very good. My husband and I both loved it.

LynnIzzy

Reviewed on Sep. 25, 2009 by LBIELA

This recipe sounded delicious but I was disappointed. The topping was great but the meat bland. If I were to make it again I'd try a rub on the chops or possibly brine them.

Reviewed on Sep. 22, 2009 by BirderMom

An especially delicious fall meal. I served it with sweet potatoes and fresh limas. Scrumptious!

Reviewed on Sep. 13, 2009 by carolyn65

I tried the Cinnamon Apple Pork Chops, they were wonderful. Even my fussy husband loved them.

Reviewed on Jul. 21, 2009 by babyjimmie

Yummy!!!! Company-perfect -- easy family dinner -- perfect!! You gotta try this!

Reviewed on May. 13, 2009 by dusarahbear

This was amazing and very delicious! Will be making it again soon.

 
 

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