Maple Pork and Apples Recipe

Apples and pork play well together in this everyday easy meal. Even with the addition of carrots this quick dinner is done in 20 minutes.

Ingredients

4 pork chops, cut 1/2-inch thick (about 1-3/4 pounds)

Salt and black pepper

2 tablespoons of soup. butter

12 baby carrots with tops, half lengthwise

1 medium apple, sliced and seeds removed

1 / 3 cup pure maple syrup

Directions

1. Sprinkle chops with salt and pepper. In a skillet melt the butter over medium heat, add the chops. Brown for 2 minutes, turning once. Reduce heat to medium-low heat. Add carrots, apples and maple syrup. Cover and simmer for 8 minutes or until desired doneness.

2. Using a slotted spoon, transfer the chops, carrots and apples in a dish, bring mixture to boil the syrup. Boil gently, uncovered, 1-2 minutes or until thickened. Pour over chops. Makes 4 servings.