Preheat the oven to 425˚F. Line two rimmed baking sheets with silicone baking mats or parchment paper.
Brush the bread slices with olive oil and place on the baking sheet. Set aside.
Add cranberries, balsamic, and maple syrup to a bowl. Stir to combine and spread out on the second prepared baking sheet.
Place both baking sheets in the oven. Roast for 5 minutes, then stir the cranberries and flip the bread slices.
Return to the oven to roast for another 5 miuntes. Stir the cranberries again. If the bread is golden, remove from the oven. Otherwise return to the oven with the cranberries.
Roast for another 5 minutes until cranberries are burst and bread is golden brown. Remove from oven.
Add thyme to the cranberries and stir to combine.
Top each baguette slice with 2 to 3 teaspoons goat cheese and a spoonful of cranberries. Garnish with thyme leaves.
Serve immediately.
notes
The roasted cranberries can be prepared up to 5 days in advance. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator until ready to serve.