Pork loins are a very versatile cut of meat to have on hand as they can be cooked or baked in any number of tasty recipes. With apples in a plentiful supply right now, this recipe for Maple Apple Pork Slices is a good example of how to use one. This dessert recipe for Sweetie Pies is a great accompaniment to go with any meal or just as a dessert to serve guests that stop by for a visit.
Maple Apple Pork Slices
1 (1 pound) pork tenderloin, cut into 1/4-inch slices
1/4 cup seasoned breadcrumbs
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 medium tart apples, peeled and sliced
1/2 cup apple juice or cider
1/4 cup maple syrup
1 tablespoon prepared mustard
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Coat pork slices with breadcrumbs. In a large skillet, cook pork in oil over medium-high heat for 2 minutes on each side. Add the apples and juice; cover and cook for 10 minutes or until the apples are tender. Combine the syrup, mustard, salt and black pepper; pour over the pork mixture. Cook uncovered for 2 minutes or until heated through.
Makes 4 servings.
Sweetie Pies
1/2 cup butter or margarine, softened
1 (3-ounce) package cream cheese softened
1 tablespoon granulated sugar
1 1/3 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup finely chopped pecans
1 (21-ounce can) of cherry or strawberry pie filling
1 teaspoon almond extract
Put butter, cream cheese and sugar in a large mixing bowl. Beat with electric mixer on medium speed for 3-4 minutes or until smooth. Add flour and pecans, mix well. Roll dough into 1-inch balls. Press balls evenly into bottom and up sides of miniature muffin cups.
Combine cherry or strawberry pie filling with almond extract. Spoon about 1 tablespoon of pie filling mixture into each pastry-lined cup. Bake in preheated 350 degree-oven for 20-25 minutes, or until light brown. Let cool in pans 5 minutes. Transfer to wire racks to cool completely. Makes two dozen.
