APPLE APRICOT STUFFED PORK CHOPS 
6 loin pork chops, 1 inch thick
1/2 c. chopped onion
1/2 c. chopped celery
1 tbsp. butter
1/2 c. soft bread crumbs
1/2 c. chopped apple
1/3 c. golden or dark raisins
1 tbsp. brown sugar
1/2 tsp. ginger
1/4 c. apricot preserves

Heat oven to 325 degrees. Cut deep horizontal pocket in each chop. In medium skillet, cook onion and celery in butter until crisp- tender. Add bread crumbs, apple, raisins, brown sugar, ginger, and 2 tablespoons of the preserves; mix well. Stuff each chop with about 1/4 cup stuffing mixture. Place in ungreased 13 x 9 inch baking dish; cover.

Bake at 325 degrees for 45 minutes. Uncover; spread top of chops with remaining 2 tablespoons preserves. Bake uncovered an additional 15-20 minutes or until pork chops are tender.

 

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