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### Instructions:
1. **Preheat oven** to 375°F (190°C).
2. **Sear the brats (optional but recommended):** In a large oven-safe skillet or Dutch oven, heat a little oil over medium-high heat. Sear the bratwursts for 2–3 minutes per side until browned. Remove and set aside.
3. **Caramelize onions and apples:** Add butter and olive oil to the same pan. Toss in sliced onions and cook for about 10 minutes, stirring often, until they start to soften and caramelize. Add garlic and apple slices, and cook another 5 minutes.
4. **Deglaze with beer:** Pour in the beer to deglaze the pan, scraping up any flavorful brown bits from the bottom. Let it simmer for a minute.
5. **Add brats back:** Nestle the brats into the onion-apple mixture. Sprinkle with salt, pepper, and fresh herbs if using.
6. **Oven-braise:** Cover the pan with a lid or foil and transfer to the oven. Braise for 25–30 minutes, then uncover and cook an additional 10 minutes to slightly thicken the sauce.
7. **Serve:** Spoon onions and apples over the brats and serve hot — ideally with crusty bread, mashed potatoes, or buttery egg noodles.
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### Pro Tips:
* For deeper flavor, use a dark beer like a porter or stout.
* Want a touch of sweetness? Add a splash of apple cider with the beer.
* These are **fantastic in toasted buns** for a beer brat sandwich topped with Dijon or grainy mustard.
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### A New Fall Favorite (That’s Great Year-Round)
**Oven-Braised Beer Brats with Caramelized Onions and Apples** is the kind of dish that makes your home smell incredible and your guests ask for seconds. It’s cozy, hearty, and surprisingly refined — with a perfect balance of savory bratwurst and sweet-tart apples.
Serve it at your next family dinner, game day gathering, or Oktoberfest-inspired evening and watch it become a regular in your rotation.
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