Apricot Glazed Pork Chop with Poached Pears Recipe

Name: Apricot Glazed Pork Chop with Poached Pears
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 pear, peeled; 1/2 tsp. lemon juice; 4 fl oz (1/2 cup) low calorie apple cranberry juice; 2 Tbsp. COOL WHIP LITE Whipped Topping; 2 Tbsp. low sugar apricot jam; 1 Tbsp. orange juice; 1 Tbsp. low-fat butter flavor spread, divided; 4 oz. pork chops, 1/2 inch thick, uncooked; 2 tsp. chopped PLANTERS Walnuts; 1 Tbsp. chopped onion; 1/4 tsp. chopped garlic clove; 3 Tbsp. fat free half-and-half; 1/2 tsp. cornstarch; 3/4 cup cauliflower florets; 2 Tbsp. bacon bits; 8 fl oz (1 cup) drinking water

Servings: persons

1 pear, peeled
1/2 tsp. lemon juice
4 fl oz (1/2 cup) low calorie apple cranberry juice
2 Tbsp. COOL WHIP LITE Whipped Topping
2 Tbsp. low sugar apricot jam
1 Tbsp. orange juice
1 Tbsp. low-fat butter flavor spread, divided
4 oz. pork chops, 1/2 inch thick, uncooked
2 tsp. chopped PLANTERS Walnuts
1 Tbsp. chopped onion
1/4 tsp. chopped garlic clove
3 Tbsp. fat free half-and-half
1/2 tsp. cornstarch
3/4 cup cauliflower florets
2 Tbsp. bacon bits
8 fl oz (1 cup) drinking water

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SPRINKLE pear with lemon juice to prevent browning.
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Place in microwave-safe dish and cover with cranapple juice.
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Cover and cook on HIGH 6 to 8 min.
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or until pear is fork tender.
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Spoon juice over pears, cover, and chill while dinner is being prepared.
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Top with COOL WHIP when ready to serve.
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STIR together apricot jam, orange juice and 1 1/2 tsp.
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of the spread in a small saucepan until spread is melted.
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PLACE pork chop on heated grill or under the oven broiler.
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Cook for 20 to 25 minutes, turning once.
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Brush with glaze during cooking.
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HEAT remaining 1 1/2 tsp.
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of margarine in a skillet.
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Add walnuts, onions and garlic.
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Cook 2 to 3 min.
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or until walnuts are lightly toasted and onions are tender.
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Mix in half & half and corn starch; stir until sauce begin to thicken.
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Set aside.
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ADD cauliflower to small amount of water in a medium saucepan; cover.
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Bring to boil.
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Reduce heat to medium-low; simmer for 8 to 10 min.
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or until cauliflower is crisp-tender.
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Drain.
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TOSS cauliflower with walnut mix.
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Sprinkle with bacon bits.
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Enjoy with prepared pork chop.
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SERVE dinner with a chilled poached pear and a glass of water.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 pear, peeled, 1/2 tsp. lemon juice, 4 fl oz (1/2 cup) low calorie apple cranberry juice, 2 Tbsp. COOL WHIP LITE Whipped Topping, and more.

Yes, Apricot Glazed Pork Chop with Poached Pears falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Apricot Glazed Pork Chop with Poached Pears

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