Maple Pork And Apples - cooking recipe

Ingredients

4 pork loin chops, cut 1/2-inch thick (about 1-3/4 lb.)
salt & fresh ground pepper
2 tablespoons butter
12 baby carrots (with about 1/2 -3/4 inch of tops still attached, halved lengthwise, if using packaged \"baby\" carrots)
1 medium apple, sliced and seeds removed
1/4 cup pure maple syrup (or to taste)

Preparation

Sprinkle chops with salt and pepper.
In skillet melt butter over medium heat; add chops.
Brown for 2 minutes, turning once.
Reduce heat to medium-low.
Add carrots, apple, and maple syrup.
Cover; simmer for 8 minutes or until desired doneness.
Using slotted spoon, transfer chops, carrots, and apples to platter.
Bring syrup mixture to boiling.
Boil gently, uncovered, 1 to 2 minutes or until thickened.
Pour over chops.