GINGER-APPLE PORK CHOPS

Ginger-Apple Pork Chops image

A gingersnap-apple filling makes these stuffed pork chops a special weeknight meal.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 40m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

6 boneless pork loin chops (1 inch thick and 8 ounces each)
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 can (21 ounces) apple pie filling
12 gingersnaps, crumbled
2 tablespoons cornstarch
2 cups unsweetened apple juice

Steps:

Cut a pocket in each pork chop. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. In a large skillet, brown chops in oil on both sides. Cool for 5 minutes. Combine the pie filling and gingersnaps; stuff some of the mixture into the pocket of each chop. Set remaining mixture aside. , Secure pork with toothpicks. Place in a greased 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Cover and bake at 350° for 25-30 minutes or until a thermometer reads 160°. Discard toothpicks. , In a small saucepan, combine cornstarch and apple juice until smooth. Stir in reserved pie filling mixture. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 1 minute or until thickened. Serve over pork chops.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 530 calories, Fat 17g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 109mg cholesterol, Sodium 594mg sodium, Carbohydrate 49g carbohydrate (34g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 44g protein.