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Recipe Pairing

Savory Bourbon-Maple Glazed Ham and Asparagus Tart

A flaky puff pastry tart topped with tender asparagus, smoked ham, and a rich bourbon-maple glaze, perfect for an elegant Easter brunch.

Best Pairing Answer

The best bourbon pairing for Savory Bourbon-Maple Glazed Ham and Asparagus Tart is Pappy Van Winkle 15 Year. Pappy Van Winkle 15 Year complements this pork dish and its baking profile. It has sweetness and spice work with savory poultry or pork, oak and smoke reinforce charred flavors.

Savory Bourbon-Maple Glazed Ham and Asparagus Tart

The Recipe

Ingredients & Instructions

Everything you need to make this dish at home.

Ingredients

  • 1 sheet puff pastry, thawed
  • 12 asparagus spears, trimmed
  • 6 oz smoked ham, thinly sliced
  • 1 cup shredded Gruyère cheese
  • 2 tbsp bourbon
  • 3 tbsp pure maple syrup
  • 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
  • 1 garlic clove, minced
  • 1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Roll out the puff pastry on the baking sheet. Score a 1-inch border around the edges without cutting through.
  3. Spread Dijon mustard evenly inside the border.
  4. Arrange the sliced smoked ham over the mustard layer.
  5. Sprinkle shredded Gruyère cheese evenly over the ham.
  6. Lay asparagus spears over the cheese, season lightly with salt and pepper.
  7. In a small bowl, whisk together bourbon, maple syrup, and minced garlic.
  8. Brush the bourbon-maple glaze generously over the asparagus and edges of the pastry.
  9. Brush the exposed pastry border with beaten egg for a golden finish.
  10. Bake for 30-35 minutes or until pastry is golden and asparagus is tender.
  11. Let the tart cool slightly before slicing and serving warm.

Top Matches

Best Bourbon Pairings for Savory Bourbon-Maple Glazed Ham and Asparagus Tart

Ranked bourbon recommendations for this recipe.

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Pappy Van Winkle 15 Year

Wheated Bourbon 53.50% ABV For Savory Bourbon-Maple Glazed Ham and Asparagus Tart

Pappy Van Winkle 15 Year complements this pork dish and its baking profile. It has sweetness and spice work with savory poultry or pork, oak and smoke reinforce charred flavors.

Caramel, Oak, Vanilla Leather, Dark Fruit, Tobacco
Pairing Score 95%
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George T. Stagg Standard

Barrel Proof Bourbon 62.50% ABV For Savory Bourbon-Maple Glazed Ham and Asparagus Tart

George T. Stagg Standard complements this pork dish and its baking profile. It has sweetness and spice work with savory poultry or pork, oak and smoke reinforce charred flavors.

Dark Cherry, Oak, Vanilla Tobacco, Cocoa, Spice
Pairing Score 93%
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Eagle Rare Standard

Bourbon 45.00% ABV For Savory Bourbon-Maple Glazed Ham and Asparagus Tart

Eagle Rare Standard complements this pork dish and its baking profile. It has sweetness and spice work with savory poultry or pork, oak and smoke reinforce charred flavors.

Caramel, Vanilla, Oak Leather, Orange Zest, Cocoa
Pairing Score 91%
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Elijah Craig Barrel Proof

Barrel Proof Bourbon 65.00% ABV For Savory Bourbon-Maple Glazed Ham and Asparagus Tart

Elijah Craig Barrel Proof works as a bridge pairing for this pork dish because it shares key flavor cues with the baking preparation. It has sweetness and spice work with savory poultry or pork, oak and smoke reinforce charred flavors.

Oak, Caramel, Dark Chocolate Clove, Cherry, Leather
Pairing Score 91%
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Henry McKenna Single Barrel

Single Barrel Bourbon 50.00% ABV For Savory Bourbon-Maple Glazed Ham and Asparagus Tart

Henry McKenna Single Barrel works as a bridge pairing for this pork dish because it shares key flavor cues with the baking preparation. It has sweetness and spice work with savory poultry or pork, oak and smoke reinforce charred flavors.

Caramel, Honey, Oak Baking Spice, Orange, Leather
Pairing Score 91%
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Stagg Jr. Standard

Barrel Proof Bourbon 65.50% ABV For Savory Bourbon-Maple Glazed Ham and Asparagus Tart

Stagg Jr. Standard works as a bridge pairing for this pork dish because it shares key flavor cues with the baking preparation. It has sweetness and spice work with savory poultry or pork, oak and smoke reinforce charred flavors.

Dark Cherry, Oak, Caramel Cocoa, Leather, Clove
Pairing Score 91%
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Wild Turkey Longbranch

Bourbon 43.00% ABV For Savory Bourbon-Maple Glazed Ham and Asparagus Tart

Wild Turkey Longbranch complements this pork dish and its baking profile. It has sweetness and spice work with savory poultry or pork, oak and smoke reinforce charred flavors.

Vanilla, Oak, Smoke Honey, Citrus, Herbal
Pairing Score 90%
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89%

Booker’s Standard

Barrel Proof Bourbon 63.00% ABV For Savory Bourbon-Maple Glazed Ham and Asparagus Tart

Booker’s Standard works as a bridge pairing for this pork dish because it shares key flavor cues with the baking preparation. It has sweetness and spice work with savory poultry or pork, oak and smoke reinforce charred flavors.

Oak, Caramel, Vanilla Peanut, Baking Spice, Smoke
Pairing Score 89%
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Heaven Hill 7-Year Bottled-in-Bond

Bottled-in-Bond Bourbon 50.00% ABV For Savory Bourbon-Maple Glazed Ham and Asparagus Tart

Heaven Hill 7-Year Bottled-in-Bond complements this pork dish and its baking profile. It has sweetness and spice work with savory poultry or pork, oak and smoke reinforce charred flavors.

Caramel, Vanilla, Oak Peanut Brittle, Spice, Citrus
Pairing Score 89%
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Knob Creek Rye

Rye 50.00% ABV For Savory Bourbon-Maple Glazed Ham and Asparagus Tart

Knob Creek Rye works as a bridge pairing for this pork dish because it shares key flavor cues with the baking preparation. It has sweetness and spice work with savory poultry or pork, oak and smoke reinforce charred flavors.

Rye Spice, Oak, Vanilla Dill, Herbal, Caramel
Pairing Score 89%
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Knob Creek Single Barrel

Single Barrel Bourbon 60.00% ABV For Savory Bourbon-Maple Glazed Ham and Asparagus Tart

Knob Creek Single Barrel complements this pork dish and its baking profile. It has sweetness and spice work with savory poultry or pork, oak and smoke reinforce charred flavors.

Caramel, Oak, Vanilla Toffee, Spice, Peanut
Pairing Score 89%
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Knob Creek Standard

Bourbon 50.00% ABV For Savory Bourbon-Maple Glazed Ham and Asparagus Tart

Knob Creek Standard complements this pork dish and its baking profile. It has sweetness and spice work with savory poultry or pork, oak and smoke reinforce charred flavors.

Oak, Vanilla, Caramel Peanut, Maple, Spice
Pairing Score 89%