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Maple Bourbon Roasted Acorn Squash with Spiced Pecan Crumble

A visually stunning fall side dish featuring roasted acorn squash glazed with maple bourbon syrup and topped with a crunchy, spiced pecan crumble, perfectly balancing sweet, smoky, and warm spices.

Best Pairing Answer

The best bourbon pairing for Maple Bourbon Roasted Acorn Squash with Spiced Pecan Crumble is Elijah Craig Small Batch. Elijah Craig Small Batch complements this vegetarian dish and its roasting profile.

Maple Bourbon Roasted Acorn Squash with Spiced Pecan Crumble

The Recipe

Ingredients & Instructions

Everything you need to make this dish at home.

Ingredients

  • 2 medium acorn squashes, halved and seeded
  • 1/4 cup pure maple syrup
  • 2 tablespoons bourbon
  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup chopped pecans
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. In a small bowl, whisk together maple syrup, bourbon, melted butter, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and salt.
  3. Place acorn squash halves cut side up on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper or foil.
  4. Brush the maple bourbon glaze generously over the flesh of each squash half.
  5. In another bowl, combine chopped pecans, brown sugar, and flour; sprinkle evenly over the glazed squash.
  6. Roast in the preheated oven for 40-45 minutes, until the squash is tender and the pecan topping is caramelized and crisp.
  7. Remove from oven and allow to cool slightly before serving to enjoy the warm, aromatic flavors.

Top Matches

Best Bourbon Pairings for Maple Bourbon Roasted Acorn Squash with Spiced Pecan Crumble

Ranked bourbon recommendations for this recipe.

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Elijah Craig Small Batch

Bourbon 47.00% ABV For Maple Bourbon Roasted Acorn Squash with Spiced Pecan Crumble

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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85%

Old Forester 1920

Bourbon 57.50% ABV For Maple Bourbon Roasted Acorn Squash with Spiced Pecan Crumble

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%

Russell’s Reserve 10 Year

Small Batch Bourbon 45.00% ABV For Maple Bourbon Roasted Acorn Squash with Spiced Pecan Crumble

Russell’s Reserve 10 Year complements this vegetarian dish and its roasting profile.

Vanilla, Toffee, Oak Orange Zest, Baking Spice, Honey
Pairing Score 85%
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85%

Woodford Reserve Standard

Bourbon 45.20% ABV For Maple Bourbon Roasted Acorn Squash with Spiced Pecan Crumble

Woodford Reserve Standard complements this vegetarian dish and its roasting profile.

Dried Fruit, Cocoa, Spice Mint, Orange, Toasted Oak
Pairing Score 85%
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84%

Henry McKenna Single Barrel

Single Barrel Bourbon 50.00% ABV For Maple Bourbon Roasted Acorn Squash with Spiced Pecan Crumble

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

Caramel, Honey, Oak Baking Spice, Orange, Leather
Pairing Score 84%
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84%

Maker’s Mark 46

Barrel Finished Bourbon 47.00% ABV For Maple Bourbon Roasted Acorn Squash with Spiced Pecan Crumble

Maker’s Mark 46 complements this vegetarian dish and its roasting profile.

Vanilla, Toasted Oak, Caramel Baking Spice, Cocoa, Dried Fruit
Pairing Score 84%
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84%

Old Forester Statesman

Bourbon 47.50% ABV For Maple Bourbon Roasted Acorn Squash with Spiced Pecan Crumble

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

Cherry, Apple, Oak Caramel, Baking Spice, Vanilla
Pairing Score 84%
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83%

Angel’s Envy Standard

Barrel Finished Bourbon 43.30% ABV For Maple Bourbon Roasted Acorn Squash with Spiced Pecan Crumble

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

Vanilla, Caramel, Dried Fruit Oak, Baking Spice, Red Berry
Pairing Score 83%
strong
83%

Buffalo Trace Standard

Bourbon 45.00% ABV For Maple Bourbon Roasted Acorn Squash with Spiced Pecan Crumble

Buffalo Trace Standard complements this vegetarian dish and its roasting profile.

Vanilla, Caramel, Oak Mint, Molasses, Pepper
Pairing Score 83%
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83%

Elijah Craig Barrel Proof

Barrel Proof Bourbon 65.00% ABV For Maple Bourbon Roasted Acorn Squash with Spiced Pecan Crumble

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

Oak, Caramel, Dark Chocolate Clove, Cherry, Leather
Pairing Score 83%
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83%

Four Roses Small Batch

Small Batch Bourbon 45.00% ABV For Maple Bourbon Roasted Acorn Squash with Spiced Pecan Crumble

Four Roses Small Batch complements this vegetarian dish and its roasting profile.

Caramel, Red Fruit, Spice Vanilla, Oak, Herbal
Pairing Score 83%
strong
83%

Jefferson’s Ocean

Barrel Finished Bourbon 45.00% ABV For Maple Bourbon Roasted Acorn Squash with Spiced Pecan Crumble

Jefferson’s Ocean complements this vegetarian dish and its roasting profile.

Caramel, Vanilla, Sea Salt Toasted Oak, Citrus, Spice
Pairing Score 83%