Maple Apple Pork Chops

4-6 boneless pork chops

1 t.salt

1/2 t. pepper

1/4 c. butter

1 ½ c. onion, coarsely chopped

1 t. garlic

2 apples, cored, thinly sliced

1/4 c. lemon juice

1/4 c. maple syrup

2 T.parsley, if desired

Sprinkle both sides of pork chops with salt and pepper. Melt butter in 12-inch skillet over high heat until sizzling. Add pork chops; cook, turning once, 6-8 minutes or until pork is browned. Remove pork chops from pan; keep warm. Reduce heat to medium; add onions and garlic. Cook, stirring occasionally, 1-2 minutes or until onions begin to soften. Add apples and lemon juice; continue cooking 3-4 minutes or until apples just begin to soften. Reduce heat to low; return pork chops to pan. Cover; cook 6-10 minutes or until pork reaches an internal temperature of 145°F, and is no longer pink. Remove pork chops from pan; keep warm. Add maple syrup to pan. Increase heat to medium-high; cook, stirring occasionally, 5-7 minutes or until sauce comes to a boil and thickens. Place apple mixture onto serving platter. Top with pork chops; sprinkle with chopped parsley, if desired.

(The apples got a little burnt the first time, but the taste was good)