APPLE-RAISIN STUFFED PORK CHOPS

Steps:

• In saucepan combine apple juice and apples; simmer, covered, for 25 minutes.
• Remove from heat.
• Add raisins and let stand 5 minutes; drain, reserving liquid.
• Combine cooked fruit mixture, walnuts, and bread crumbs.
• Stir together sugar, wine, lemon juice, and ginger.
• Add to bread mixture, tossing lightly to moisten.
• Cut pockets in fat side of seasoned chops, cutting lengthwise to bone.
• Spoon about 1/3 cup of the stuffing mixture into each pocket.
• If necessary, use wooden picks to hold pockets closed.
• In large skillet brown chops in hot oil.
• Place chops in 13x9x2-inch baking pan.
• Sprinkle chops with a little salt and pepper.
• Add ¼ cup reserved apple liquid to pan, adding water if necessary.
• Bake chops, covered, in 350°F oven for 1 hour.