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

A cozy fall side dish featuring roasted acorn squash glazed with a rich maple bourbon sauce, enhanced with fresh sage and crunchy toasted pecans for a perfect bourbon pairing.

Best Pairing Answer

The best bourbon pairing for Maple Bourbon-Glazed Roasted Acorn Squash with Sage and Toasted Pecans is Pappy Van Winkle 15 Year. Pappy Van Winkle 15 Year complements this vegetarian dish and its roasting profile.

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

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 tablespoon fresh sage, finely chopped
  • 1/2 cup toasted pecans, roughly chopped
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • Salt, to taste

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Place acorn squash halves cut side up on the prepared baking sheet.
  3. In a small bowl, whisk together melted butter, maple syrup, bourbon, sage, cinnamon, black pepper, and a pinch of salt.
  4. Brush the maple bourbon glaze generously over the cut sides of the squash.
  5. Roast in the oven for 30-35 minutes, until the flesh is tender and lightly caramelized.
  6. Remove from oven and sprinkle toasted pecans evenly over the glazed squash.
  7. Return to oven and bake an additional 5 minutes to warm pecans and set glaze.
  8. Serve warm as a flavorful fall side dish complemented by the bourbon glaze.

Top Matches

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

Ranked bourbon recommendations for this recipe.

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Pappy Van Winkle 15 Year

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

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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George T. Stagg Standard

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

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

Dark Cherry, Oak, Vanilla Tobacco, Cocoa, Spice
Pairing Score 87%
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86%

Heaven Hill 7-Year Bottled-in-Bond

Bottled-in-Bond Bourbon 50.00% ABV For Maple Bourbon-Glazed Roasted Acorn Squash with Sage and Toasted 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 86%
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86%

Knob Creek Single Barrel

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

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

Caramel, Oak, Vanilla Toffee, Spice, Peanut
Pairing Score 86%
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86%

Knob Creek Standard

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

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

Oak, Vanilla, Caramel Peanut, Maple, Spice
Pairing Score 86%
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86%

Wild Turkey 101

Bourbon 50.50% ABV For Maple Bourbon-Glazed Roasted Acorn Squash with Sage and Toasted Pecans

Wild Turkey 101 complements this vegetarian dish and its roasting profile.

Spice, Caramel, Oak Vanilla, Orange Peel, Nutty
Pairing Score 86%
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86%

Wild Turkey Rare Breed

Barrel Proof Bourbon 58.40% ABV For Maple Bourbon-Glazed Roasted Acorn Squash with Sage and Toasted Pecans

Wild Turkey Rare Breed complements this vegetarian dish and its roasting profile.

Spice, Vanilla, Caramel Roasted Nuts, Orange Peel, Oak
Pairing Score 86%
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85%

Elijah Craig Barrel Proof

Barrel Proof Bourbon 65.00% ABV For Maple Bourbon-Glazed Roasted Acorn Squash with Sage and Toasted Pecans

Elijah Craig Barrel Proof complements this vegetarian dish and its roasting profile.

Oak, Caramel, Dark Chocolate Clove, Cherry, Leather
Pairing Score 85%
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85%

Henry McKenna Single Barrel

Single Barrel Bourbon 50.00% ABV For Maple Bourbon-Glazed Roasted Acorn Squash with Sage and Toasted Pecans

Henry McKenna Single Barrel complements this vegetarian dish and its roasting profile.

Caramel, Honey, Oak Baking Spice, Orange, Leather
Pairing Score 85%
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85%

Old Forester 1920

Bourbon 57.50% ABV For Maple Bourbon-Glazed Roasted Acorn Squash with Sage and Toasted Pecans

Old Forester 1920 complements this vegetarian dish and its roasting profile.

Dark Caramel, Cocoa, Oak Cherry, Baking Spice, Coffee
Pairing Score 85%
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85%

Stagg Jr. Standard

Barrel Proof Bourbon 65.50% ABV For Maple Bourbon-Glazed Roasted Acorn Squash with Sage and Toasted Pecans

Stagg Jr. Standard complements this vegetarian dish and its roasting profile.

Dark Cherry, Oak, Caramel Cocoa, Leather, Clove
Pairing Score 85%
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84%

Angel’s Envy Rye

Barrel Finished Rye 50.00% ABV For Maple Bourbon-Glazed Roasted Acorn Squash with Sage and Toasted Pecans

Angel’s Envy Rye complements this vegetarian dish and its roasting profile.

Caramel, Oak, Spice Molasses, Tropical Fruit, Vanilla
Pairing Score 84%