What You Need:

4 boneless pork chops
1/2 t salt
1/2 t pepper
1 T of olive oil
1/4 C of butter
3 T of maple syrup
3 T of apricot preserves
1/2 t dried basil
3 pears, cored and sliced thin

How to Make It:

Coat both sides of the chops with the salt and pepper.
Heat the oil in a skillet over medium heat then add the chops.
Cook the chops for 10 minutes turning once, until the chops are cooked through.
Place the cooked chops on a platter and cover to keep warm.
Add the butter to the same skillet and heat until melted.
Stir the syrup and preserves into the butter until combined well.
Add the basil and stir again to incorporate.
Add the pear slices and stir to coat.
Cover the skillet and cook the pears for 3 minutes or until tender.
Top the pork chops with the sauce before serving.

Makes 4 servings

Apricot preserves and pears make a tasty sauce for these pork chops. Try other combination’s of fruits and preserves. Apples with peach preserves are a good combination. Add a salad or a vegetable to this meal for a quick and appetizing dinner.

Preparation Time: approximately 15 minutes
Cook Time: approximately 13 minutes
Total Time: approximately 28 minutes

Nutritional Information: (approximate values per serving)
Calories 495; Fat 23g; Saturated Fat 11g; Carbohydrates 40g; Fiber 4g;
Protein 32g; Cholesterol 108 mg; Sodium 437 mg