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Maple Bourbon-Glazed Roasted Butternut Squash with Toasted Pecans and Fresh Sage

A fall-inspired side dish featuring tender roasted butternut squash glazed with a sweet and smoky maple bourbon sauce, topped with toasted pecans and fresh sage for an aromatic finish.

Best Pairing Answer

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

Maple Bourbon-Glazed Roasted Butternut Squash with Toasted Pecans and Fresh Sage

The Recipe

Ingredients & Instructions

Everything you need to make this dish at home.

Ingredients

  • 1 medium butternut squash, peeled and cubed (about 4 cups)
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1/4 cup pure maple syrup
  • 2 tablespoons bourbon
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • Salt and black pepper, to taste
  • 1/2 cup toasted pecans, roughly chopped
  • 2 tablespoons fresh sage leaves, chopped

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, toss the butternut squash cubes with olive oil, salt, and pepper.
  3. Spread the squash in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet and roast for 25 minutes.
  4. While the squash roasts, in a small bowl whisk together maple syrup, bourbon, Dijon mustard, ground cinnamon, and smoked paprika.
  5. Remove the squash from the oven, drizzle the maple bourbon glaze over it, and toss gently to coat.
  6. Return to the oven and roast for an additional 15 minutes, until squash is tender and caramelized.
  7. Remove from oven and transfer to a serving dish. Sprinkle toasted pecans and chopped fresh sage over the top.
  8. Serve warm as a seasonal side dish alongside roasted turkey or pork.

Top Matches

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

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 Butternut Squash with Toasted Pecans and Fresh Sage

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 Butternut Squash with Toasted Pecans and Fresh Sage

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 Butternut Squash with Toasted Pecans and Fresh Sage

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

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

Pappy Van Winkle 15 Year

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

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

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

Willett Pot Still Reserve

Small Batch Bourbon 47.00% ABV For Maple Bourbon-Glazed Roasted Butternut Squash with Toasted Pecans and Fresh Sage

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

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

Bulleit Bourbon Standard

Bourbon 45.00% ABV For Maple Bourbon-Glazed Roasted Butternut Squash with Toasted Pecans and Fresh Sage

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 Butternut Squash with Toasted Pecans and Fresh Sage

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 Butternut Squash with Toasted Pecans and Fresh 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 83%
strong
83%

Jefferson’s Reserve

Small Batch Bourbon 45.10% ABV For Maple Bourbon-Glazed Roasted Butternut Squash with Toasted Pecans and Fresh Sage

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 Butternut Squash with Toasted Pecans and Fresh Sage

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 Butternut Squash with Toasted Pecans and Fresh Sage

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

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