Ingredients

• 2 (12 ounce) trimmed pork tenderloin
• 3/4 teaspoon salt, divided
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon, divided
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 2 lbs thick sliced, peeled Granny Smith apples
• 1 shallot, thinly sliced
• 3 tablespoons maple syrup
• 1 1/2 tablespoons lemon juice

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 425 degrees.

2. Combine 1/2 teaspoon salt, pepperand 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon, and rub over the trimmed pork tenderloins.

3. Heat a large ovenproof skillet over medium-high heat.

4. Add 1 tablespoon olive oil, add pork and saute 4 minutes on each side.

5. Remove pork, and reduce heat.

6. Melt butter, and add the peeled, granny smith apples, and shallot to pan, and saute for 1 minute.

7. Stir in maple syrup, lemon juice, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon, and cook 4 minutes, and stir.

8. Return roast to pan, and roast at 425 degrees for 12 minutes or until a thermometer reaches 145 degrees.

9. Remove pork from pan, and let stand 5 minutes.

10. Slice pork, and serve with apples.