Beer glazed sausage and apples

In a large saucepan combine half the beer and the crushed red pepper. Bring to boiling. Add sausage and green beans. return to a simmer. Cook covered 5 to 8 minutes or until beans are tender. Drain. Set aside

Meanwhile in a large skillet melt 1 tablespoon butter. Add apples. Cook, turning occasionally, until apples are just tender. Transfer to a platter

Add sausage to skillet. Cook, turning occasionally, until brown on all sides. Add to platter. Cover. Dream fat from skillet

Carefully add remaining beer to skillet. Stir to scrape up brown bits. Add remaining 1 tablespoon butter, brown sugar, vinegar, and orange peel. Bring to boiling. Reduce heat and boil gently, uncovered, 5 to 6 minutes or until slightly thick. return sausage and green beans to skillet to coat. Heat through. Fold in apples.
Return to serving platter. Sprinkle with sage.