INGREDIENTS

1. 2cupswater
2. 2celery ribs, chopped
3. 7tablespoonsbutter or margarine, divided
4. 1/4cupdried onion flakes
5. 6cupsherb-seasoned stuffing cubes
6. 6pork loin chops with bone(3/4-inch thick)
7. 1tablespoonvegetable oil
8. 1/4teaspoonsalt
9. 1/4teaspoonpepper
10. 2mediumtart apples, sliced
11. 1/4cup packedbrown sugar
12. 1/8teaspoonpumpkin pie spice

DIRECTIONS

1. In a saucepan, combine the water, celery, 6 Tbsp butter, and onion; bring to a boil.
2. Remove from the heat; stir in croutons.
3. Spoon into a greased 13×9x2-inch baking dish; set aside.
4. In a large skillet, brown pork chops on both sides in oil; arrange over stuffing.
5. Sprinkle with salt and pepper.
6. Combine the apples, brown sugar, and pumpkin pie spice; spoon over pork chops.
7. Dot with the remaining butter.
8. Bake, uncovered, at 350 degrees for 30-35 minutes or until a meat thermometer reads 160 degrees and meat juices run clear.