Cranberry Pecan Goat Cheese Bites w/ Cranberry Orange Sauce

Cranberry Orange Sauce Directions

1. In large saucepan, combine cranberries, sugar, orange peel, water, and lemon juice
2. Mix well.
3. Cook over medium-low heat until juices start to flow and sugar is dissolved.
4. Stir frequently.
5. Increase heat to medium; simmer for an additional 6-8 minutes or until cranberries pop, stirring occasionally.
6. Stir in orange juice (or Cointreau!).
7. Refrigerate one hour or until completely cooled.

Pecan Cranberry Goat Cheese Bites Directions

1. Preheat oven to 325°.
2. Unwrap one puff pastry sheet and cut it into 18 squares.  
3. Lightly grease mini muffin tins.
4. Place one square of dough into each mini muffin tin space and gently press them in.
5. Add goat cheese piece to each cup and top with Cranberry Orange Sauce.
6. Sprinkle with pecans.
7. Bake for 10 minutes or until puff pastry edges begin to brown.
8. Serve warm.