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Maple Bourbon-Glazed Roasted Acorn Squash with Sage and Candied Pecans

A cozy fall side dish featuring roasted acorn squash glazed with a sweet and smoky maple bourbon sauce, topped with crispy sage and crunchy candied pecans for a perfect autumnal pairing.

Best Pairing Answer

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

Maple Bourbon-Glazed Roasted Acorn Squash with Sage and Candied Pecans

The Recipe

Ingredients & Instructions

Everything you need to make this dish at home.

Ingredients

  • 2 medium acorn squashes, halved and seeds removed
  • 3 tablespoons pure maple syrup
  • 2 tablespoons bourbon
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
  • 1 teaspoon fresh sage leaves, finely chopped
  • 1/2 cup candied pecans, roughly chopped
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • Olive oil for brushing

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Brush the acorn squash halves with olive oil and season with salt, pepper, and cinnamon.
  3. Place the squash cut-side down on the baking sheet and roast for 30 minutes until tender.
  4. Meanwhile, prepare the glaze by whisking together maple syrup, bourbon, melted butter, and chopped sage.
  5. Remove the squash from the oven and turn cut-side up. Brush generously with the maple bourbon glaze.
  6. Return to the oven and roast for an additional 15 minutes until caramelized and golden.
  7. Remove from oven and sprinkle with chopped candied pecans and additional fresh sage.
  8. Serve warm as a flavorful fall side dish perfect for dinner occasions.

Top Matches

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

Ranked bourbon recommendations for this recipe.

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Four Roses Small Batch

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

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

Caramel, Red Fruit, Spice Vanilla, Oak, Herbal
Pairing Score 85%
strong
85%

Jefferson’s Ocean

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

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

Caramel, Vanilla, Sea Salt Toasted Oak, Citrus, Spice
Pairing Score 85%
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84%

Eagle Rare Standard

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

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

Caramel, Vanilla, Oak Leather, Orange Zest, Cocoa
Pairing Score 84%
strong
84%

Elijah Craig Small Batch

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

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

Caramel, Oak, Vanilla Baking Spice, Toasted Nuts, Apple
Pairing Score 84%
strong
84%

Pappy Van Winkle 15 Year

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

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

Caramel, Oak, Vanilla Leather, Dark Fruit, Tobacco
Pairing Score 84%
strong
84%

Willett Pot Still Reserve

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

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

Vanilla, Caramel, Pear Almond, Floral, Oak
Pairing Score 84%
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83%

Bulleit Bourbon Standard

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

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

Spice, Vanilla, Orange Peel Oak, Honey, Nutmeg
Pairing Score 83%
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83%

George T. Stagg Standard

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

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

Dark Cherry, Oak, Vanilla Tobacco, Cocoa, Spice
Pairing Score 83%
strong
83%

Heaven Hill 7-Year Bottled-in-Bond

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

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

Caramel, Vanilla, Oak Peanut Brittle, Spice, Citrus
Pairing Score 83%
strong
83%

Jefferson’s Reserve

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

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

Vanilla, Caramel, Oak Almond, Dried Fruit, Spice
Pairing Score 83%
strong
83%

Knob Creek Single Barrel

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

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

Caramel, Oak, Vanilla Toffee, Spice, Peanut
Pairing Score 83%
strong
83%

Knob Creek Standard

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

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

Oak, Vanilla, Caramel Peanut, Maple, Spice
Pairing Score 83%