Honey-Glazed Pork Tenderloin with Apples
A lean and healthy pork tenderloin recipe with apples, honey and rosemary. Easy prep simple ingredients for a weeknight meal or a special occasion dinner!
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 415kcal
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsweetened applesauce
- 3 Tablespoons honey
- 2 Tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 1½ teaspoons dried rosemary chopped
- 2 Tablespoons olive oil
- 1.5 pound pork tenderloin
- 3 medium firm apples cored and sliced (Honeycrisp, Granny Smith, Braeburn, Fuji, or Pink Lady recommended)
- salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F.In a small bowl, mix 1 cup unsweetened applesauce, 3 Tablespoons honey, 2 Tablespoons Dijon mustard, and 1½ teaspoons dried rosemary. Season with salt and black pepper.
- Heat 2 Tablespoons olive oil in a large oven-safe skillet over medium heat. Season 1.5 pound pork tenderloin with salt and pepper. Sear each side 2–3 minutes until golden brown.
- Spread half of the applesauce mixture over the pork and arrange 3 medium firm apples around it.
- Place in the oven and cook for 20 minutes.
- Flip pork, brush with remaining applesauce mixture, and cook another 20–25 minutes until internal temperature reaches 145–160°F. A tint of pink is okay!
- Remove from oven, cover loosely with foil, and let rest 5 minutes before slicing. Serve with apples and enjoy!
Notes
Cooking Temperature: For juicy, tender pork tenderloin, cook until it reaches 145°F, then rest for 5 minutes before slicing.
Apple Choices: Firm apples like Honeycrisp, Granny Smith, or Braeburn hold their shape best while roasting.
Fresh vs. Dried Rosemary: If using fresh rosemary, use about 2 tablespoons instead of 1½ teaspoons dried.
Make Ahead Option: You can mix the glaze and chop apples up to 24 hours ahead or assemble this as a freezer meal to bake later.
Serving Ideas: Delicious with mashed potatoes, roasted carrots, wild rice, or a crisp salad.
Leftovers: Store in an airtight container up to 3 days. Reheat gently in a skillet with a splash of apple juice or broth to keep the pork moist.
- Tip: If your pork tenderloin weighs more than 1½ pounds, add 5–10 minutes to the roasting time and check the temperature before removing from the oven.
Nutrition
Serving: 1grams | Calories: 415kcal | Carbohydrates: 39g | Protein: 36g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 111mg | Sodium: 174mg | Potassium: 880mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 33g | Vitamin A: 101IU | Vitamin C: 7mg | Calcium: 27mg | Iron: 2mg
