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    Home » Dinners » Pork » Pork Chops with Cinnamon Apples and Butternut Squash

    Pork Chops with Cinnamon Apples and Butternut Squash

    Published: Jan 12, 2015 · Modified: Oct 17, 2018 by Kate · This post may contain affiliate links.

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    If you like pork chops with apples, you'll love Pork Chops with Cinnamon Apples and Butternut Squash! It's an easy, healthy, one skillet dinner that is full of fall flavors!

    Pork Chops with Cinnamon Apples and Butternut Squash in a skillet on brown parchment paper

    One skillet meals are great! And this Pork Chops with Cinnamon Apples and Butternut Squash is a good one.Pork Chops with Cinnamon Apples and Butternut Squash in a copper skillet topped with thyme

    When I was growing up, we almost always had homemade applesauce with our pork chops. So, the combo is a natural one to me, and I added some butternut squash for a little extra nutritional oopmh.Pork Chops topped with Cinnamon Apples and Butternut Squash and fresh thyme in a copper skillet

    I love savory and sweet dishes! Dinners like Slow Cooker Sweet Balsamic Pork are favorites at my house.

    These pork chops were a big hit with the whole family.  My two year-old is sick and has been picking at her food, but she loved this.

    So, if you're looking for an easy dish that's sure to please, give this a try!

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    Pork Chops with Apples and Butternut Squash

    Pork Chops with Cinnamon Apples and Butternut Squash

    Pork Chops with Cinnamon Apples and Butternut Squash is an easy, healthy, one skillet dinner that is full of fall flavors!
    4.46 from 11 votes
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    Course: Main Course
    Cuisine: American
    Prep Time: 15 minutes
    Cook Time: 34 minutes
    Total Time: 44 minutes
    Servings: 4 servings
    Calories: 482kcal
    Author: Kate @ I Heart Eating

    Ingredients

    • 2 tablespoons butter
    • 1 medium butternut squash
    • 2 medium baking apples*
    • 1-2 tablespoons brown sugar depending on desired sweetness
    • ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
    • Pinch or two of salt
    • 4 bone-in pork loin chops
    • ½ teaspoon dried rosemary
    • ½ teaspoon dried thyme
    • Salt and pepper to taste

    Instructions

    • In a large skillet, heat butter over medium-low heat.
    • Meanwhile, peel butternut squash and apples. You can also leave the peel on the apples if you prefer. 
    • Cut squash and apples into ½-inch cubes.
    • Place in pan, and stir to coat with butter.
    • Cook for 3-4 minutes.
    • Turn heat to medium.
    • Add brown sugar, cinnamon, and salt. Stir to combine.
    • Cook for another 10 minutes or so, stirring regularly, until tender.
    • Remove to plate.
    • Add pork chops, and season with rosemary, thyme, and salt and pepper to taste.
    • Cook about 10 minutes on each side, or until a thermometer reads 145 F.
    • Return apples and squash to pan and toss to warm.

    Notes

    *Honeycrisp, Granny Smith, Jonagold, Braeburn, and Gala are all good choices.
    **Nutrition values are estimates.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1serving | Calories: 482kcal | Carbohydrates: 37g | Protein: 51g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 171mg | Sodium: 191mg | Potassium: 1575mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 16g | Vitamin A: 20160IU | Vitamin C: 43.6mg | Calcium: 139mg | Iron: 3mg
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    Kate got her first cookbook when she was five years old, and she hasn't stopped cooking since then! Her delicious recipes have been featured on Food Network, MSN, Better Homes & Gardens, Buzzfeed, The Huffington Post, and more. When she's not cooking or baking, she can be found on her mini farm with her husband and her five kids.

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    Comments

    1. Carin

      January 03, 2020 at 4:46 pm

      I tried to follow the times but I found my squash to be a bit hard still. Is it meant to be a harder squash texture? I’m still new to cooking squash and am used to the more mushy roasted texture. I ended up cooking my squash longer with the lid on to get the right cook on it. Thanks for a yummy recipe!

      Reply
      • Kate

        January 04, 2020 at 9:37 pm

        No, it shouldn't be hard. Sounds like you found a good work around! =) Glad it came out well!

        Reply
    2. Angela Feeney

      September 16, 2019 at 3:50 pm

      5 stars
      Love this dish!! Second time making it my family loves it the only thing I added was Vidalia onion.

      Reply
      • Kate

        September 18, 2019 at 9:10 pm

        Thank you! Sounds like a delicious addition. Thanks for commenting!

        Reply
    3. Lori

      October 15, 2018 at 5:32 pm

      Really good. I put a lid on the skillet after browning pork chops on both sides to speed cooking

      Reply
      • Kate

        October 15, 2018 at 6:33 pm

        Thank you! Thanks for the tip! It's always helpful to hear the things that have worked for other people. =)

        Reply
    4. Lisa

      October 11, 2018 at 4:54 pm

      4 stars
      I thought this was a great recipe and easy to make all in 1 pan. However, it was too dry for my family because we like food with a little sauce. I added some chicken broth and water to the pan and it made a nice brown sauce with the drippings from the pork. Made it with some stuffing on the side and it was good. Thanks for the recipe!

      Reply
      • Kate

        October 11, 2018 at 8:09 pm

        Thanks! Glad that you were able to make it work for your family. =) Thanks for coming back to comment!

        Reply
    5. Stacey

      October 06, 2018 at 8:39 pm

      5 stars
      Simple, fast, and delicious. Loved this healthy, sweet-savory recipe. Thank you!

      Reply
      • Kate

        October 06, 2018 at 9:47 pm

        Thank you! I'm so glad that you liked it. =) Thanks for commenting!

        Reply
    6. Amy Williams Clark

      September 21, 2018 at 12:16 pm

      I have a bunch of acorn squash.
      Can I substitute butternut squash for Acorn Squash?

      Reply
      • Kate

        September 21, 2018 at 12:48 pm

        You should be able to! Acorn squash and butternut squash are similar enough in consistency and flavor that you should be able to use acorn squash in this recipe. I'm not sure whether you'll need to adjust the cooking time, but, otherwise, I think it should be a fine substitute.

        Reply
    7. Trent Alston

      July 23, 2018 at 9:43 pm

      I made this meal for my wife since she has gotten on a better diet for improved health, and she has been talking about this meal for the last two days. Thanks a million

      Reply
      • Kate

        July 24, 2018 at 4:39 pm

        Yay!! I'm so glad that she liked it! Thank you for taking the time to come back and comment! =)

        Reply
    8. Angelina

      June 08, 2018 at 4:09 pm

      Looking to make this recipe and wondering what a good side would be with it? Rice? Mashed potatoes? I like my carbs.. :]

      Reply
      • Kate

        June 09, 2018 at 3:12 pm

        Well, we would get along just fine! =) Mashed potatoes would go well with this dish.

        Reply
        • Angelina

          June 21, 2018 at 8:53 pm

          5 stars
          Thank you! Just made it tonight and it’s delicious:]

          Reply
          • Kate

            June 22, 2018 at 11:23 am

            I'm so glad you liked it! Thanks for taking the time to come back to comment! =)

    9. Patty Guido

      October 18, 2017 at 4:34 pm

      Hi Kate my name is patty. I was wondering for the pork chops w/ cinn app recipe,can I substitute the butter for something else ? Thanks so much and have a wonderful day ! ?

      Reply
      • Kate

        October 18, 2017 at 11:30 pm

        Hi, Patty! Yes, you could use olive oil, coconut oil, or a similar oil in place of the butter. =)

        Reply
    10. Tara

      July 23, 2017 at 4:19 pm

      5 stars
      This is one of my favorite recipes for the fall. Do you think there is a way to make this with a large roast in the oven? I'd love to make it for a family gathering

      Reply
      • Kate

        July 24, 2017 at 10:15 pm

        Thanks! I'm so glad to hear that you like it! I've never tried to make this recipe as a roast, so I'm afraid that I'm not able to be much help with that.

        Reply
        • Tara

          August 29, 2017 at 7:38 am

          5 stars
          Okay I am going to give it a whirl and see how it comes out!

          Reply
          • Kate

            August 29, 2017 at 5:37 pm

            Good luck!

    11. Ariana

      April 11, 2017 at 11:09 am

      Would I be able to use boneless pork chops for this recipe ? I hope so!

      Reply
      • Kate

        April 11, 2017 at 2:20 pm

        I would guess that you could. You'll just want to watch the cooking time because boneless pork chops will cook faster than bone-in. Good luck! =)

        Reply
    12. Bz

      March 29, 2017 at 6:08 pm

      5 stars
      I was looking for a quick and easy squash and pork chop recipe and this was it!! I didn't have baking apples, so I just did squash and the pork and added a tiny bit of chili powder to the squash while it cooked for a tiny kick. I was worried about cooking the squash on the stove as I normally roast it but, it cooked perfectly in the amount of time indicated in the recipe. I loved it and so did my family and the best part was the simple clean up because it was cooked in one skillet.

      Reply
      • Kate

        March 30, 2017 at 4:13 pm

        So glad that you liked it! Fewer dishes to clean is always nice. =) Thanks for taking the time to come back and comment!

        Reply
    13. Linda Ray

      January 24, 2017 at 9:52 am

      5 stars
      Great one dish meal!! My mom did the browned pork chops with the sliced apples cooked in the brownings from the pork chops in the skillet with a little butter and brown sugar. She never peeled the apples, which gave a little "crunch" Adding the squash is a great addition. I did a shortcut, as I found the butternut squash in the freezer section of Costco already peeled and chopped. It is a tiny bit precooked which really cuts down the cooking time. This will become one of my favorites!! thanks os much.

      Reply
      • Kate

        January 24, 2017 at 10:25 am

        I'm so glad that you liked it! I'm all for using shortcuts like the butternut squash to make the meal even faster. Thank you for taking the time to come back and leave a comment!

        Reply
    14. Kathy Arner

      January 10, 2017 at 8:55 pm

      5 stars
      I made this for dinner tonight and it was delicious! I didn't have squash on hand but did sweet potato instead and it was sooo good! I am now trying to do the WW points for it. I did use the Splenda brown sugar blend and just a little. Very tasty! My hubby thought it was great too!

      Reply
      • Kate

        January 11, 2017 at 10:42 am

        Thank you! I'm so glad that you enjoyed it! Sweet potato would be a great substitute for the squash. Thank you for taking the time to come back and leave a comment!

        Reply
    15. Mrs. Quick

      November 03, 2016 at 4:01 pm

      4 stars
      Made this for dinner tonight. Believe it or not I had never had squash before.... it was delicious! Such a simple meal, perfect for fall. Thank you for sharing this. Who ever left that first comment is absolutely ccrazy!

      Reply
      • Kate

        November 03, 2016 at 11:05 pm

        Yay for trying something new, and I'm so glad that you liked it! Thank you for taking the time to come back and leave a comment. =)

        Reply
    16. Sandal

      November 01, 2016 at 5:40 pm

      1 star
      We tried this tonight. I don't think I would make it again. The squash did not cook even leaving it in the pan while the pork chops were cooking. Because I left he squash in to cook with the pork shops, the apples were over cooked. The pork was also over cooked even though I cooked it the time indicated in the recipe. If you can peel and chop the squash in 10 minutes, you are amazing! And if someone actually put the butter in the pan and melted it while prepping the squash and apples, it will burn! Melting the hitter should be step 2, not step 1. The flavor was delicious just the wrong times on everything else.

      Reply
      • Kate

        November 01, 2016 at 6:44 pm

        Normally, if someone has trouble with a recipe, I apologize and offer to troubleshoot. However, it doesn't sound like you followed the directions. Even so, I'm going to make some suggestions in the hope that this explanation will help someone in the future.

        I suggest both a time and a temperature to cook the pork to because pork chops can vary in thickness and "medium" can mean different things on different ranges. Cooking the pork to temperature will not result in overcooked pork.

        Also, you say that you left the apples in longer than directed and then were upset that they overcooked. Even with an extended cooking time, this shouldn't have happened with baking apples. They can stand up to extended cooking times without turning to mush, which is why it's important to use the correct type of apple.

        I write recipes based on how long it takes me to prep it and cook it. I would suggest that, when following any recipe, you adjust accordingly if you think that it will take you longer than indicated to complete a step. Better luck in the future!

        Reply
      • Chuck

        October 29, 2018 at 11:00 am

        Why didn’t you parboil the squash. In cooking, like life, everything is timing...

        Reply
    17. Renee T

      January 18, 2016 at 9:35 pm

      Very tasty. I used sweet potato, though, because I did not have butternut squash. I also added slices viladia onion. I would make this recipe again.

      Reply
      • Kate

        January 20, 2016 at 10:20 pm

        Those sound like tasty swaps! I'm glad to hear that you enjoyed it. Thank you for taking the time to come back and leave a comment!

        Reply
    18. Val

      November 19, 2015 at 8:12 pm

      I know this is an older recipe, and I'm just wondering how you don't have more comments on here? I made this for dinner tonight, and it is so good! Such a delicious, easy, perfect fall mean. It's like comfort food. My mom often made porkchops and acorn squash baked and filled with applesauce. It was one of my favorites, and this recipe is a hit as well. Thanks!

      Reply
      • Kate

        November 20, 2015 at 8:40 am

        Thank you!! I am so glad that you liked it! I always enjoy hearing from people who have made my recipes. Thank you for taking the time to come back and leave a comment! =)

        Reply
    19. Matea

      January 13, 2015 at 12:07 pm

      What an easy dish to make for dinner! Could I substitute sweet potatoes for the butternut squash?

      Reply
      • Kate

        January 13, 2015 at 1:37 pm

        Thank you! I haven't tried this with sweet potatoes, but the flavors would certainly work together. =)

        Reply

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