= 45 What's this?

Pork Chops with Caramelized Apples

Servings = 2 | Serving size =1 pork chop with about one cup caramelized apples

This recipe can be multiplied by 2,3.

This recipe makes good leftovers. Heat gently.

Serve with Roasted Potatoes or Mashed Yams or Yam Home Fries or Home Fries - Low Sodium Version or Home Fries or Thick Cut Yam Fries

1 Tbsp	light spread (like Promise Buttery Spread Light or Smart Balance Light)
2 medium	granny smith apples
2 tsp	sugar
1/4 tsp	salt
1 ounces	maple syrup
1 Tbsp	balsamic vinegar
1/4 cup	white wine (sweet like a riesling)
1/4 tsp	dried thyme leaves
1/4 cup	water
2	4 ounce center cut pork chops

Place the spread in a medium sauté pan over medium-high heat. As the spread melts add the sliced apples and sugar. Cook stirring occasionally. Allow the apples to brown but not burn. It should take about 20 - 25 minutes to caramelize the apples.

As the apples soften and caramelize add the salt, maple syrup, balsamic vinegar, wine and thyme leaves. Stir gently.

Preheat the oven to 400°F. Place a medium skillet in the oven.

Reduce the heat and allow the apples to simmer for about 10 minutes. Stir occasionally. If there is not enough liquid add water one tablespoon at a time.

As the apples are done spray the hot skillet lightly with oil and add the pork chops. Return the pan to the oven and cook for about 8 - 10 minutes. Remove and turn the pork chops and cook for another 8 - 10 minutes.

Serve over mashed yams topped with the caramelized apples.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size: 1 pork chop with about one cup caramelized apples | Servings 2

Calories 345 | Calories from Fat 76

Amount Per Serving (% Daily Value)

Total Fat 8g (13%) | Saturated Fat 3g (14%)

Monounsaturated Fat 4g | Trans Fat 0g

Cholesterol 62 mg (21 %) | Sodium 362 mg (15 %)

Total Carbohydrates 31g (10%) | Sugars 25g

Dietary Fiber 3g (13%) | Protein 25g

Vitamin A 4% | Vitamin C 11 % | Calcium 3% | Iron 7%

Vitamin K 4 mcg  | Potassium  699 mg | Magnesium  40 mg