Maple Bourbon-Glazed Roasted Pumpkin with Sage and Toasted Pecans

Ingredients

• 4 cups peeled and cubed pumpkin (about 1.5 pounds)
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1/4 cup pure maple syrup
• 2 tablespoons bourbon
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
• 1 teaspoon fresh sage, finely chopped
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
• 1/3 cup toasted pecans, roughly chopped

Instructions

1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. In a large bowl, toss the pumpkin cubes with olive oil, salt, and pepper until evenly coated.
3. Spread the pumpkin in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet.
4. Roast for 25 minutes, stirring halfway through, until pumpkin is tender and lightly browned.
5. While pumpkin roasts, prepare the glaze by whisking together maple syrup, bourbon, melted butter, chopped sage, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
6. Remove pumpkin from the oven and drizzle the maple bourbon glaze over the cubes. Toss gently to coat.
7. Return glazed pumpkin to the oven and roast for an additional 10-15 minutes until caramelized and sticky.
8. Remove from oven, transfer to serving dish, and sprinkle toasted pecans on top just before serving for crunch and depth.
9. Serve warm alongside your Halloween feast and enjoy the balance of sweet, smoky, and herbal notes.