Ingredients

6 pork loin or rib chops
Glaze
4 tablespoons sugar
1 ½ cup of apple juice
1 ½ tablespoon cornstarch
3 tablespoons butter

Stuffing

1 ½ cup of apple, chopped
½ teaspoon vanilla
1 cup of ground almonds
½ cup of chopped pecans
grated lemon peel
½ cup of orange juice

Makes 6 servings

Directions

1. Mix the apple, pecans, almonds, orange juice, lemon peel, and vanilla in a bowl. Cut into the side of each chop to make pockets and put the stuffing inside. Heat the oven to 180 °C and bake for 30 – 35 minutes.

2. Prepare the glaze. Mix the cornstarch and sugar and add the apple juice. Bring to boil and stir frequently. Remove from heat when the sauce thickens and add butter. Pour the sauce over the pork chops and bake for 25 – 30 minutes or until done.