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Maple Bourbon-Glazed Roasted Acorn Squash with Sage and Pecan Crumble

A seasonal fall side dish featuring tender roasted acorn squash glazed with a rich maple bourbon sauce, topped with a crunchy sage and pecan crumble for a perfect balance of sweet, savory, and nutty flavors.

Best Pairing Answer

The best bourbon pairing for Maple Bourbon-Glazed Roasted Acorn Squash with Sage and Pecan Crumble is Eagle Rare Standard. Eagle Rare Standard complements this vegetarian dish and its roasting profile.

Maple Bourbon-Glazed Roasted Acorn Squash with Sage and Pecan Crumble

The Recipe

Ingredients & Instructions

Everything you need to make this dish at home.

Ingredients

  • 2 medium acorn squashes, halved and seeded
  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
  • 1/4 cup pure maple syrup
  • 2 tablespoons bourbon
  • 1 teaspoon fresh sage, finely chopped
  • 1/2 cup pecans, roughly chopped
  • 1/4 cup panko breadcrumbs
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Brush the cut sides of the acorn squash halves with melted butter, and season with salt and pepper.
  3. Place squash cut-side down on the baking sheet and roast for 30 minutes, until tender.
  4. While the squash roasts, prepare the crumble topping by combining pecans, panko breadcrumbs, brown sugar, chopped sage, and a pinch of salt in a bowl.
  5. In a small saucepan, combine maple syrup and bourbon. Bring to a simmer over medium heat and cook for 3-4 minutes until slightly thickened.
  6. Remove squash from the oven and turn cut side up. Brush generously with the maple bourbon glaze.
  7. Sprinkle the pecan-sage crumble evenly over each squash half.
  8. Return to the oven and roast for an additional 10-15 minutes until the crumble is golden and the glaze is bubbly.
  9. Serve warm as a flavorful fall side dish.

Top Matches

Best Bourbon Pairings for Maple Bourbon-Glazed Roasted Acorn Squash with Sage and Pecan Crumble

Ranked bourbon recommendations for this recipe.

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Eagle Rare Standard

Bourbon 45.00% ABV For Maple Bourbon-Glazed Roasted Acorn Squash with Sage and Pecan Crumble

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

Caramel, Vanilla, Oak Leather, Orange Zest, Cocoa
Pairing Score 88%
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88%

Pappy Van Winkle 15 Year

Wheated Bourbon 53.50% ABV For Maple Bourbon-Glazed Roasted Acorn Squash with Sage and Pecan Crumble

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

Caramel, Oak, Vanilla Leather, Dark Fruit, Tobacco
Pairing Score 88%
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88%

Willett Pot Still Reserve

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

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

Vanilla, Caramel, Pear Almond, Floral, Oak
Pairing Score 88%
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85%

Four Roses Small Batch

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

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

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

Jefferson’s Ocean

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

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%

Elijah Craig Small Batch

Bourbon 47.00% ABV For Maple Bourbon-Glazed Roasted Acorn Squash with Sage and Pecan Crumble

Elijah Craig Small Batch works as a bridge pairing for this vegetarian dish because it shares key flavor cues with the roasting preparation.

Caramel, Oak, Vanilla Baking Spice, Toasted Nuts, Apple
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 Pecan Crumble

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 Pecan Crumble

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

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

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%
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83%

Jefferson’s Reserve

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

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

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

Knob Creek Single Barrel

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

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 Pecan Crumble

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

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