- 1 (12 fluid ounce) bottle dark beer, such as stout
- 1/2 cup pure maple syrup
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 (14 ounce) package Hillshire Farm Lit'l Smokies® Smoked Sausage
- Sliced cheese for serving
- Crackers for serving
- Combine the beer, syrup, honey, cornstarch, cinnamon and black pepper in a large skillet and bring to a boil, stirring frequently; reduce heat and simmer for 15 – 17 minutes, stirring frequently, until it has been reduced by half.
- Add smoked sausages and continue cooking for 10 minutes. Use a slotted spoon to remove smoked sausages from the skillet and place into a serving dish, drizzle with sauce. Serve with cheese and crackers.