Baked Pork Chops with Apples and Walnuts Easy Fall Dinner
This foolproof fall recipe combines seared pork chops, sweet apples, crunchy walnuts and warm cinnamon—all baked to juicy perfection for the ultimate cozy dinner.
Equipment
- 1 Mixing bowl Large
Ingredients
Main ingredients
- 4 pork chops 1-inch thick each, seasoned with salt and pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 apples sliced
- 0.5 cup walnuts
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 0.5 teaspoon cinnamon
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F.
- Season pork chops with salt and pepper.
- Heat olive oil in an oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat. Sear chops 2–3 minutes per side until browned.
- Remove pork and add sliced apples to skillet. Sauté for 2 minutes.
- Stir in brown sugar, cinnamon, and walnuts. Cook briefly to coat apples.
- Place pork chops on top of mixture and transfer the skillet to the oven. Bake for 25–30 minutes.
- Remove from oven and allow to rest 5 minutes before serving.
- Serve warm with the apple-walnut mixture spooned over chops.
Notes
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge up to 4 days or freeze for longer storage. Use leftovers in sandwiches or wraps.