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Maple Bourbon-Glazed Acorn Squash with Candied Pecans and Sage

A fall-inspired side dish featuring roasted acorn squash glazed with a rich maple bourbon sauce, topped with crunchy candied pecans and fresh sage for a perfect balance of sweet, smoky, and herbaceous flavors.

Best Pairing Answer

The best bourbon pairing for Maple Bourbon-Glazed Acorn Squash with Candied Pecans and Sage is Four Roses Small Batch. Four Roses Small Batch complements this vegetarian dish and its roasting profile.

Maple Bourbon-Glazed Acorn Squash with Candied Pecans and Sage

The Recipe

Ingredients & Instructions

Everything you need to make this dish at home.

Ingredients

  • 2 medium acorn squash, halved and seeded
  • 1/4 cup bourbon
  • 1/4 cup pure maple syrup
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/2 cup pecans
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon fresh sage, chopped
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or foil.
  2. In a small bowl, combine bourbon, maple syrup, melted butter, cinnamon, nutmeg, salt, and pepper.
  3. Place acorn squash halves cut side up on the baking sheet. Brush the squash generously with the maple bourbon glaze.
  4. In another bowl, toss pecans with brown sugar until coated.
  5. Roast the acorn squash for 25 minutes, then sprinkle the candied pecans evenly over the squash halves.
  6. Continue roasting for an additional 15-20 minutes, basting with any remaining glaze halfway through, until the squash is tender and caramelized.
  7. Remove from oven, sprinkle with fresh sage, and serve warm.

Top Matches

Best Bourbon Pairings for Maple Bourbon-Glazed Acorn Squash with Candied Pecans and Sage

Ranked bourbon recommendations for this recipe.

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Four Roses Small Batch

Small Batch Bourbon 45.00% ABV For Maple Bourbon-Glazed Acorn Squash with Candied Pecans and Sage

Four Roses Small Batch complements this vegetarian dish and its roasting profile.

Caramel, Red Fruit, Spice Vanilla, Oak, Herbal
Pairing Score 87%
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87%

Jefferson’s Ocean

Barrel Finished Bourbon 45.00% ABV For Maple Bourbon-Glazed Acorn Squash with Candied Pecans and Sage

Jefferson’s Ocean complements this vegetarian dish and its roasting profile.

Caramel, Vanilla, Sea Salt Toasted Oak, Citrus, Spice
Pairing Score 87%
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86%

Eagle Rare Standard

Bourbon 45.00% ABV For Maple Bourbon-Glazed Acorn Squash with Candied Pecans and Sage

Eagle Rare Standard complements this vegetarian dish and its roasting profile.

Caramel, Vanilla, Oak Leather, Orange Zest, Cocoa
Pairing Score 86%
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86%

Elijah Craig Small Batch

Bourbon 47.00% ABV For Maple Bourbon-Glazed Acorn Squash with Candied Pecans and Sage

Elijah Craig Small Batch complements this vegetarian dish and its roasting profile.

Caramel, Oak, Vanilla Baking Spice, Toasted Nuts, Apple
Pairing Score 86%
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Pappy Van Winkle 15 Year

Wheated Bourbon 53.50% ABV For Maple Bourbon-Glazed Acorn Squash with Candied Pecans and Sage

Pappy Van Winkle 15 Year complements this vegetarian dish and its roasting profile.

Caramel, Oak, Vanilla Leather, Dark Fruit, Tobacco
Pairing Score 86%
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86%

Willett Pot Still Reserve

Small Batch Bourbon 47.00% ABV For Maple Bourbon-Glazed Acorn Squash with Candied Pecans and Sage

Willett Pot Still Reserve complements this vegetarian dish and its roasting profile.

Vanilla, Caramel, Pear Almond, Floral, Oak
Pairing Score 86%
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85%

Bulleit Bourbon Standard

Bourbon 45.00% ABV For Maple Bourbon-Glazed Acorn Squash with Candied Pecans and Sage

Bulleit Bourbon Standard complements this vegetarian dish and its roasting profile.

Spice, Vanilla, Orange Peel Oak, Honey, Nutmeg
Pairing Score 85%
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85%

George T. Stagg Standard

Barrel Proof Bourbon 62.50% ABV For Maple Bourbon-Glazed Acorn Squash with Candied Pecans and Sage

George T. Stagg Standard complements this vegetarian dish and its roasting profile.

Dark Cherry, Oak, Vanilla Tobacco, Cocoa, Spice
Pairing Score 85%
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85%

Heaven Hill 7-Year Bottled-in-Bond

Bottled-in-Bond Bourbon 50.00% ABV For Maple Bourbon-Glazed Acorn Squash with Candied Pecans and Sage

Heaven Hill 7-Year Bottled-in-Bond complements this vegetarian dish and its roasting profile.

Caramel, Vanilla, Oak Peanut Brittle, Spice, Citrus
Pairing Score 85%
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85%

Jefferson’s Reserve

Small Batch Bourbon 45.10% ABV For Maple Bourbon-Glazed Acorn Squash with Candied Pecans and Sage

Jefferson’s Reserve complements this vegetarian dish and its roasting profile.

Vanilla, Caramel, Oak Almond, Dried Fruit, Spice
Pairing Score 85%
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85%

Knob Creek Single Barrel

Single Barrel Bourbon 60.00% ABV For Maple Bourbon-Glazed Acorn Squash with Candied Pecans and Sage

Knob Creek Single Barrel complements this vegetarian dish and its roasting profile.

Caramel, Oak, Vanilla Toffee, Spice, Peanut
Pairing Score 85%
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85%

Knob Creek Standard

Bourbon 50.00% ABV For Maple Bourbon-Glazed Acorn Squash with Candied Pecans and Sage

Knob Creek Standard complements this vegetarian dish and its roasting profile.

Oak, Vanilla, Caramel Peanut, Maple, Spice
Pairing Score 85%