PORK ROAST WITH APPLE TOPPING

Pork Roast with Apple Topping image

Meet the Cook: Since I was in 4-H, I've been an avid cook. This recipe's one my mother-in-law and I developed together. The topping also goes great with pork chops, lean sausage balls or patties and ham. My husband and I have seven children, 15 grandchildren and one on the way. Gardening's our favorite pastime. -Paula Neal, Dolores, Colorado

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 2h50m

Yield 8-10 servings (about 2 cups topping).

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

1 boneless pork loin roast (3 to 3-1/2 pounds), trimmed
1/2 teaspoon poultry seasoning
1 jar (10 ounces) apple jelly
1 cup apple juice
1/2 teaspoon ground cardamom
1 cup chopped peeled tart fresh or dried apples
3 tablespoons chopped fresh or dried cranberries
5 teaspoons cornstarch
2 tablespoons water

Steps:

Place roast on a rack in a shallow roasting pan and rub with poultry seasoning. Bake, uncovered, at 325° for 2-1/2 hours or until a thermometer reads 160°. , For topping, combine the apple jelly, juice and cardamom in a saucepan. Cook and stir over low heat until smooth. Add apples and cranberries; cook until tender, about 5-10 minutes. , Combine cornstarch and water until smooth; stir into apple mixture. Bring to a boil. Cook and stir for 1-2 minutes or until thickened. , Remove roast from oven and let stand for 10 minutes before slicing. Serve with apple topping.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 264 calories, Fat 6g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 68mg cholesterol, Sodium 40mg sodium, Carbohydrate 25g carbohydrate (21g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 26g protein.