Pork Chops with Applesauce Gravy

2 cups applesauce
3 pounds pork chops
1 tablespoon minced garlic
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
3 cups boiling water
1 tablespoon lemon juice

Brown chops in frying pan. Remove to 3-quart casserole. Brown the garlic in remaining fat. Add flour, salt and pepper. Blend. Add water. Cook until mixture thickens, stirring constantly. Add applesauce and lemon juice. Stir. Pour over chops. Bake at 425 degrees F until tender (about 1 1/2 hours).

Serves 8.