Honey Pork Chops and Apples

Ingredients

• 6 pork loin chops, about 3/4-in . thick each
• salt and pepper
• ground sage
• 2 granny smith apples
• 1 tablespoon unsalted margarine
• 1/4 cup raw honey
• 6 maraschino cherries (optional)

Directions

1. 1

   Core and slice apples into 1/2-inch rings.

2. 2

   Add margarine to skillet and saute apple rings until crisp-tender.

3. 3

   Remove apple rings from skillet and brown chops slowly in skillet.

4. 4

   Remove chops to shallow baking dish and season with salt, pepper and sage. Place 1 apple ring on each chop.

5. 5

   Cover and bake at 300° F for 30 minutes.

6. 6

   Drizzle honey over apples and chops; baste with drippings.

7. 7

   Cover and bake 15 minute longer or until pork is fully cooked. Place cherry in center of apple rings before serving, if desired.