Preheat oven to 350*. In a large saucepan, combine water, celery, 9 tbs of butter and onion. Brink to a boil. Remove from heat; stir in stuffing cubes. Spoon into a greased 13x9 in baking dish

In a large skillet, heat oil ove medium heat. Brown pork chops on both sides. Arrange over stuffing. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. In a small bowl, toss apples with brown sugar and pie spice; place over pork chops. Dot with remaining butter

Bake uncovered, 25-30 minutes or until a thermometer inserted in pork reads 14'5. Let stand 5 minutes before serving.