Brown the chops in large, non-stick skillet sprayed with nonstick spray over medium-high heat for 3 to 5 minutes (turning once). Remove the browned chops and place in a 13x9-inch baking dish. Sprinkle the apple pieces and raisins over the top and along the sides.
Add butter, onions, thyme, and pepper to the skillet and cook until onions are browned and tender (about 15 minutes); transfer the onions to the baking dish and arrange over and around the chops. In a small bowl, whisk together the chicken broth, syrup and flour. Pour into the baking dish.
Cover the dish with foil and bake 25 to 30 minutes, until the sauce is bubbling.
Notes
*If preparing this recipe as gluten free, be sure to use gluten free chicken broth, GF maple syrup and GF all-purpose flour.
*It's ok to leave the apple peel on. The red adds nice color to the dish.
*If you wish to use regular pork chops instead of smoked (or boneless instead of bone-in), the cooking times may vary, depending on the thickness of your chops.