Combine first nine ingredients; stir well. Fill pockets of pork chops
with stuffing mixture, and secure with wooden picks. Sprinkle chops
with salt and pepper. Brown chops on both sides in 1 tablespoon
melted butter in a skillet.Add juice and water; cover, reduce heat,
and simmer 55 minutes or until chops are tender. Arrange chops down
the center of a serving platter; surround with Glazed Apple Rings.
Garnish with fresh sage leaves, if desired.
Apple Rings:Core apples. Slice into 1/2-inch-thick rings; toss with
lemon juice. Combine water, sugar, and syrup in a skillet; bring to a
boil. Boil 2 minutes or until sugar dissolves, stirring constantly.
Layer apple rings in skillet. Add any remaining lemon juice; reduce
heat, and simmer 8 minutes or until rings are tender, turning once.
