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Maple Bourbon Roasted Butternut Squash with Toasted Pecans and Sage

A luxurious and warming fall side dish featuring roasted butternut squash glazed with a sweet maple bourbon sauce, topped with toasted pecans and crispy sage leaves for a seasonal touch.

Best Pairing Answer

The best bourbon pairing for Maple Bourbon Roasted Butternut 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 Roasted Butternut Squash with Toasted Pecans and Sage

The Recipe

Ingredients & Instructions

Everything you need to make this dish at home.

Ingredients

  • 1 large butternut squash, peeled and cubed (about 4 cups)
  • 3 tablespoons pure maple syrup
  • 2 tablespoons bourbon
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon fresh sage, finely chopped
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup pecan halves
  • 6 fresh sage leaves

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together the maple syrup, bourbon, olive oil, chopped sage, cinnamon, salt, and pepper.
  3. Add the butternut squash cubes to the bowl and toss gently to coat all pieces evenly with the maple bourbon mixture.
  4. Spread the coated squash evenly on the prepared baking sheet in a single layer.
  5. Place the pecan halves and whole sage leaves on a separate small baking tray.
  6. Roast the squash in the oven for 35-40 minutes, turning halfway through, until tender and caramelized on the edges.
  7. At the same time, toast the pecans and sage leaves for about 5-7 minutes until pecans are fragrant and sage leaves are crisp.
  8. Remove everything from the oven; discard the sage leaves used for coating if desired.
  9. Transfer the roasted butternut squash to a serving bowl and sprinkle with toasted pecans and crispy sage leaves.
  10. Serve warm alongside your favorite fall mains for a rich seasonal complement.

Top Matches

Best Bourbon Pairings for Maple Bourbon Roasted Butternut 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 Roasted Butternut 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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87%

Jefferson’s Ocean

Barrel Finished Bourbon 45.00% ABV For Maple Bourbon Roasted Butternut 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 Roasted Butternut 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 Roasted Butternut 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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86%

Pappy Van Winkle 15 Year

Wheated Bourbon 53.50% ABV For Maple Bourbon Roasted Butternut 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 Roasted Butternut 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 Roasted Butternut 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 Roasted Butternut 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 Roasted Butternut 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 Roasted Butternut 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 Roasted Butternut 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 Roasted Butternut 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%