Slow Cooker Maple Apple Cranberry Pork Chops

Slow Cooker Maple Apple Cranberry Pork Chops

Sweet apples, maple syrup, tart dried cranberries, and juicy bone-in pork chops come together in this cozy Slow Cooker Maple Apple Cranberry Pork Chops recipe. It’s an easy comfort-food dinner that brings together classic fall flavors with very little hands-on preparation.

As the pork slowly cooks, the apples soften and release their natural juices, while the maple syrup creates a sweet glaze that blends beautifully with the savory pork seasoning. The cranberries add little bursts of tartness, and butter helps create a rich, flavorful pan sauce.

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

This recipe is perfect when you want a comforting homemade meal without spending a lot of time in the kitchen. Everything goes directly into the slow cooker, allowing the ingredients to cook together and build flavor.

The combination of pork and apples is a classic for a reason. Sweet maple syrup and tart cranberries add contrast, while the apple cider or pork seasoning gives the dish a warm, savory flavor.

Served over creamy mashed potatoes or wild rice, the sweet apple glaze makes this meal especially satisfying.

Ingredients

• 4–6 thick bone-in pork chops
• 2 fresh Gala or Honeycrisp apples, sliced
• 1/2 cup maple syrup or maple glaze
• 1/2 cup dried cranberries
• 1 packet (1 oz) dry apple cider or pork seasoning mix
• 2 tbsp unsalted butter, sliced

How to Make Slow Cooker Maple Apple Cranberry Pork Chops