Apple Glazed Baked Pork Chops

These tender baked pork chops are topped with sweet chunky applesauce and a simple brown sugar glaze for the perfect balance of savory and sweet. This easy family dinner comes together with just a few pantry staples and is delicious served alongside roasted vegetables or mashed potatoes.

Ingredients

• 4 thick-cut bone-in pork chops
• 1½ cups chunky applesauce
• 2 tablespoons brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon onion powder
• ½ teaspoon salt
• ½ teaspoon black pepper
• 1 tablespoon melted butter

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
2. Lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
3. Season both sides of the pork chops with the salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder.
4. Arrange the pork chops in the baking dish.
5. In a small bowl, combine the applesauce, brown sugar, cinnamon, and melted butter.
6. Spoon the apple mixture evenly over each pork chop.
7. Cover loosely with foil and bake for 30 minutes.
8. Remove the foil and continue baking for 15–20 minutes, or until the pork reaches an internal temperature of 145°F (63°C).
9. Let the pork chops rest for 5 minutes before serving.

Serving Suggestions

• Mashed potatoes
• Roasted sweet potatoes
• Green beans
• Steamed broccoli
• Buttered rice

Prep Time

10 minutes

Cook Time

45–50 minutes

Total Time

1 hour

Servings

4 servings