Cranberry Brie Appetizer Bites

• sugar↗1⁄4 cup
• water↗1⁄4 cup
• fresh cranberries or frozen cranberries↗1 1⁄4 cups
• lemon juice↗1 teaspoon
• finely shredded lemon peel1⁄2 teaspoon
• wonton wrappers↗25
• brie round↗8 ounces

  cut into 24 3/4-inch cubes

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 350°F Spray 24 miniature muffin cups with nonstick cooking spray.

2. 2

   Combine sugar and water in a medium saucepan; bring to a boil.

3. 3

   Add cranberries; return to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer about 3 to 4 minutes or until cranberries pop and mixture thickens slightly, stirring occasionally.

4. 4

   Remove from heat; stir in lemon juice and peel.

5. 5

   Press 1 wonton wrapper gently into each muffin cup, allowing ends to extend above.

6. 6

   Spray edges of wonton wrappers with nonstick cooking spray.

7. 7

   Bake for 12 to 14 minutes or until bottoms of cups are beginning to brown.

8. 8

   Place 1 cube of Brie in each cup; place sheet of aluminum foil over each pan to prevent excessive browning.

9. 9

   Bake 3 to 5 minutes or until Brie is soft.

10. 10

    Remove from oven; top each with about 1 teaspoon cranberry mixture.

11. 11

    Serve.