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Maple Bourbon Glazed Roasted Acorn Squash with Toasted Pecans

A beautifully roasted acorn squash glazed with a rich maple bourbon sauce, topped with toasted pecans for a crunchy contrast—perfect for fall dinners.

Best Pairing Answer

The best bourbon pairing for Maple Bourbon Glazed Roasted Acorn Squash with Toasted 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 Toasted Pecans

The Recipe

Ingredients & Instructions

Everything you need to make this dish at home.

Ingredients

  • 1 large acorn squash, halved and seeded
  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
  • 1/4 cup pure maple syrup
  • 2 tablespoons bourbon
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/2 cup pecans, roughly chopped

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.
  3. In a small bowl, whisk together maple syrup, bourbon, cinnamon, nutmeg, salt, and pepper.
  4. Brush half of the maple bourbon glaze over the squash halves.
  5. Place the squash cut-side down on the prepared baking sheet and roast for 25 minutes.
  6. Remove from oven and flip the squash cut-side up.
  7. Brush the remaining glaze over the squash and sprinkle chopped pecans evenly on top.
  8. Return to oven and roast for an additional 20 minutes or until the squash is tender and caramelized.
  9. Serve warm, spooning any pan juices over the squash.

Top Matches

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

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 Roasted Acorn Squash with Toasted Pecans

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 Roasted Acorn Squash with Toasted Pecans

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 Roasted Acorn Squash with Toasted Pecans

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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86%

Pappy Van Winkle 15 Year

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

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 Roasted Acorn Squash with Toasted Pecans

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 Roasted Acorn Squash with Toasted Pecans

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 Roasted Acorn Squash with Toasted Pecans

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 Roasted Acorn Squash with 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 85%
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85%

Jefferson’s Reserve

Small Batch Bourbon 45.10% ABV For Maple Bourbon Glazed Roasted Acorn Squash with Toasted Pecans

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 Roasted Acorn Squash with Toasted Pecans

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 Roasted Acorn Squash with Toasted Pecans

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

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