Pork Chops with Applesauce

A delicious spiced sweet applesauce flavors the tasty tender baked chops.

Ingredients

4 (1/2-inch thick) pork loin rib chops

salt and pepper to taste

1 cup applesauce

1/4 cup GOLDEN BLOSSOM HONEY

1/2 teaspoon cinnamon

1/4 teaspoon dried thyme

Honey Tips

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Directions

Preheat oven to 350 °. Spray a 9 x 13-inch baking pan with non-stick cooking spray.
Sprinkle chops with salt and pepper. Place in a single layer in prepared pan. Bake 30 minutes.
Meanwhile in a small bowl stir together applesauce, honey, cinnamon and thyme.
Reduce heat to 300 &deg. Turn chops and spoon applesauce mixture on top. Continue baking another 20 minutes or until chops are no longer pink inside.
Serves: 4