Cranberry Pecan Puffs

59 mins

Make It Now Cooking Directions

These directions are for cooking this recipe to serve immediately and NOT to freeze for later.

1. In a saucepan over medium high heat, add cranberries, sugar, cinnamon, marmalade, and lemon juice.
2. Heat to boiling, then reduce heat and simmer for 15 minutes.
3. Set aside to cool.
4. Roll out pie crust dough and cut dough into 3 inch x 3 inch pieces.
5. Place one tablespoon of cream cheese in the center of each piece of dough.
6. Cover with a tablespoon of cranberry sauce and sprinkle with pecan pieces.
7. Then take each side of the dough and fold them over the filling. It does not have to be perfect, just enough to keep the cranberries and cream cheese inside. Place on a baking sheet.
8. Bake at 400 degrees for 15 minutes or until golden brown.

2 hrs 2 mins

Freeze For Later Cooking Directions

These directions help you cook or prepare this meal PRIOR to being frozen for serving later (see Serving Day Directions when you are ready to prepare it to eat).

Why would I want to freeze this?

1. In a saucepan over medium high heat, add cranberries, sugar, cinnamon, marmalade, and lemon juice.
2. Heat to boiling, then reduce heat and simmer for 15 minutes.
3. Set aside to cool.
4. Roll out pie crust dough and cut dough into 3 inch x 3 inch pieces.
5. Place one tablespoon of cream cheese in the center of each piece of dough.
6. Cover with a tablespoon of cranberry sauce and sprinkle with pecan pieces.
7. Then take each side of the dough and fold them over the filling. It does not have to be perfect, just enough to keep the cranberries and cream cheese inside. Place on a baking sheet.
8. Bake at 400 degrees for 15 minutes or until golden brown.
9. Flash freeze.
10. Place into a gallon freezer bag, label, and freeze.

Make From Frozen Serving Day Directions

These directions help you cook or reheat this meal AFTER it's been frozen for when you are ready to eat it.

1. Thaw: N/A
2. Reheat in microwave for 30 seconds.