Tasty baked pork chops with an easy apple stuffing.

Pork Chops with Apple Stuffing

1 (12-ounce) package frozen escalloped apples
1/2 stick (1/4 cup) butter or margarine
1 small onion, chopped
1 celery rib, chopped
1 (8-ounce) package herb-seasoned stuffing mix
2 tablespoons raisins
3/4 cup hot water
1 teaspoon chicken bouillon granules
6 (1-inch-thick) center-cut pork chops
1/4 teaspoon pepper

1. Thaw escalloped apples in microwave at MEDIUM (50% power) 6 to 7 minutes. Set aside.
2. Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat; add onion and celery, and sauté until tender. Remove from heat.
3. Stir in stuffing mix, apples, and raisins. Spoon into a lightly greased 13 x 9 x 2-inch baking dish.
4. Stir together 3/4 cup water and bouillon granules, and pour evenly over stuffing mixture. Arrange pork chops on top, and sprinkle with pepper.
5. Bake, covered, at 350°F (175°C) for 40 minutes. Uncover and bake 15 more minutes or until done.

Makes 6 servings.