Crockpot Brats & Peppers **

(luckymommyto2boys ~ Amy ~ Recipezaar.com)

6 fresh bratwursts (preferably Johnsonville brand)
1 tablespoon butter
1 red bell pepper, sliced in strips
1 yellow bell pepper, sliced in strips
1 green bell pepper, sliced in strips
1 sweet onion, sliced and quartered
1 apple, halved and sliced (Granny Smith works well)
36 ounces beer
hoagie rolls

Lightly brown bratwursts in butter.
Layer one half of the bell peppers, onion and apple in the bottom of the crock pot. Place 3 bratwursts on top. Repeat with remaining veggies and bratwurst. Pour beer over all.
Cook on high for 1- 2 hours. Turn to low and cook at least 4 more hours.
Serve brat and pepper mixture on rolls with mustard or favorite condiment. Excellent with sauerkraut and German potato salad.