Tender & Sweet 3-Ingredient Pork Chops
A simple homemade dinner recipe with juicy pork chops baked in a sweet apple cinnamon sauce. The meat becomes incredibly tender and full of comforting flavor with almost no effort.
Ingredients
4 pork chops
1 can apple pie filling
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Optional Extras
A pinch of salt
Black pepper
Small piece of butter for extra richness
Detailed Instructions
Step 1: Prepare the Oven
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
Lightly grease a baking dish with oil or butter so the pork chops do not stick.
Step 2: Arrange the Pork Chops
Place the pork chops in the baking dish in a single layer.
If you like extra flavor, sprinkle a little salt and black pepper on both sides.
Step 3: Add the Apple Mixture
Open the can of apple pie filling and spread it evenly over the pork chops.
Make sure the apples cover most of the meat because this keeps it moist while baking.
Step 4: Add Cinnamon
Sprinkle the cinnamon across the top of the apples and pork chops.
The cinnamon gives the dish a warm homemade smell and sweet flavor.
Step 5: Cover and Bake
Cover the baking dish tightly with aluminum foil.
Bake for about 25 minutes.
This helps trap the steam so the pork becomes soft and juicy.
Step 6: Finish Baking
Remove the foil carefully.
Spoon some of the hot apple sauce over the pork chops.
Return the dish to the oven uncovered for another 10 to 15 minutes until the top becomes slightly golden and the sauce thickens.
Step 7: Rest Before Serving
Take the dish out of the oven and let it rest for 5 minutes before serving.
This helps keep the meat tender and juicy.
Serving Ideas
Serve the pork chops with:
Mashed potatoes
Rice
Roasted vegetables
Butter noodles
Fresh salad
The sweet apples and cinnamon create a delicious glaze that tastes like comfort food with very little work.
