Spiced Apple Pork Tenderloin with Maple Glaze
Sweet, savory, and packed with cozy fall flavors, this Spiced Apple Pork Tenderloin with Maple Glaze is the perfect comfort food dinner recipe. Juicy pork tenderloin is seasoned with warm spices, roasted with tender apples, and finished with a rich maple glaze for an irresistible combination of sweet and smoky flavors.
Ingredients
- For the Pork Tenderloin:
- 1.5 pounds pork tenderloin
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon nutmeg
- ¼ teaspoon ground cloves (optional)
- For the Apple Maple Glaze:
- 1 medium apple, peeled, cored, and finely chopped
- ¼ cup pure maple syrup
- 2 tablespoons apple cider or apple juice
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon
- Pinch of nutmeg
- 1 tablespoon butter
Instructions
- Preparing the Pork: Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Pat pork tenderloin dry and rub with olive oil, salt, pepper, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves. In an oven-safe skillet, sear pork over medium-high heat for 2–3 minutes per side until golden brown.
- Preparing the Glaze: In a small saucepan, combine chopped apple, maple syrup, apple cider, Dijon mustard, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Cook over medium heat for 5–7 minutes until apples soften and glaze thickens slightly. Stir in butter for richness and glossy finish.
- Roasting the Pork: Transfer seared pork (if not already in an oven-safe skillet) to a roasting pan. Brush pork with half of the glaze. Roast in preheated oven for 20–25 minutes or until internal temperature reaches 145°F (63°C). Remove from oven and let rest for 5–10 minutes before slicing.
- Serving: Slice pork tenderloin into medallions. Drizzle remaining glaze over sliced pork. Serve with roasted vegetables, mashed potatoes, or wild rice.