ROASTED PORK LOIN
WITH APPLES AND CINNAMON

INGREDIENTS

2-pound boneless pork loin roast
2 New York Empire or Cortland apples,
cored, peeled, and sliced into wedges
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 teaspoon ground ginger, divided
1 teaspoon ground nutmeg, divided
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon, divided
1/2 cup dry white wine
1/4 cup honey
1 tablespoon lemon juice

DIRECTIONS

Rub pork loin with olive oil, pepper and 1/2 teaspoon each ginger, nutmeg and cinnamon.

In a small bowl, stir together the other half of the spices with the wine, honey, lemon juice and apple wedges. Roast pork in shallow pan in a 350 degrees F. oven for 45 minutes to an hour, until internal temperature (measured with a meat thermometer) reads 155 degrees F.

Remove from oven, let roast rest for 10 minutes.

Meanwhile, simmer apple mixture in a small saucepan until apples are tender; stir in any pork roast juices. Serve sliced roast with apples and sauce.

Makes 6 servings