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

A cozy fall side showcasing tender roasted acorn squash glazed with a rich maple bourbon sauce, topped with toasted pecans and fragrant sage for the perfect seasonal dinner pairing.

Best Pairing Answer

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

The Recipe

Ingredients & Instructions

Everything you need to make this dish at home.

Ingredients

  • 2 medium acorn squashes, halved and seeded
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • 1/4 cup pure maple syrup
  • 2 tablespoons bourbon
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 cup pecans, roughly chopped
  • 1 tablespoon fresh sage leaves, chopped
  • 1 tablespoon unsalted butter

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Brush the cut sides of the acorn squash halves with olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Place cut-side down on the prepared baking sheet.
  3. Roast the squash for 35-40 minutes or until tender when pierced with a fork.
  4. While the squash roasts, prepare the maple bourbon glaze by combining maple syrup, bourbon, and ground cinnamon in a small saucepan. Bring to a simmer over medium heat and cook until slightly thickened, about 5 minutes.
  5. In a small skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add chopped pecans and sage leaves, stirring frequently until pecans are toasted and fragrant, about 3-4 minutes. Remove from heat.
  6. Remove the squash from the oven and flip cut side up. Brush generously with the maple bourbon glaze.
  7. Sprinkle toasted pecans and sage evenly over the glazed squash halves.
  8. Return to the oven and roast for an additional 5 minutes to meld the flavors.
  9. Serve warm as an elegant fall side dish.

Top Matches

Best Bourbon Pairings for Maple Bourbon-Glazed Roasted Acorn Squash with Toasted 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 Roasted Acorn Squash with Toasted 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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Jefferson’s Ocean

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

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

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

Knob Creek Standard

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

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

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