INGREDIENTS
4-6 boneless pork chops
2-3 apples, peeled and sliced
1/4 cup (1/2 stick) unsalted butter
1/4-1/3 cup brown sugar
1 teaspoon cinnamon, divided
1/2 teaspoon nutmeg, divided
1/2 tablespoon cornstarch, optional
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper, to taste
Fresh rosemary, minced, garnish
PREPARATION
-Preheat oven to 350º F.
-Place sliced apples in the bottom of a large baking dish and sprinkle with 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon and 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg.
-Place pork chops on top of apple slices and season generously with salt and pepper.
-In a medium saucepan over medium-high heat, combine butter and brown sugar, whisking until melted and incorporated, then stir in remaining cinnamon and nutmeg.
-Also whisk in cornstarch, if using. (Cornstarch isn’t essential, only for if you want a thicker glaze.)
-Pour mixture over pork chops and apple slices, then place in oven and bake for 35-40 minutes, or until pork is cooked through.
-Remove from oven, sprinkle with fresh rosemary and enjoy.