Fruit Stuffed Pork Chops with Apple Rings

Directions

Combine first nine ingredients; stir well.

Fill pockets of pork chops with stuffing mixture, and secure with wooden picks.

Sprinkle chops with salt and pepper.

Brown chops on both sides in 1 tablespoon melted butter in a skillet.

Add juice and water; cover, reduce heat, and simmer 55 minutes or until chops are tender.

Arrange chops down the center of a serving platter; surround with Glazed Apple Rings.

Garnish with fresh sage leaves, if desired.

Apple Rings: Core apples.

Slice into ½-inch-thick rings; toss with lemon juice.

Combine water, sugar, and syrup in a skillet; bring to a boil.

Boil 2 minutes or until sugar dissolves, stirring constantly.

Layer apple rings in skillet.

Add any remaining lemon juice; reduce heat, and simmer 8 minutes or until rings are tender, turning once.