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Maple Bourbon Roasted Pumpkin with Candied Pecans and Sage

A festive Halloween side featuring roasted pumpkin glazed with maple bourbon syrup, topped with crunchy candied pecans and crispy sage leaves for a warming autumn flavor.

Best Pairing Answer

The best bourbon pairing for Maple Bourbon Roasted Pumpkin with Candied Pecans and Sage is Eagle Rare Standard. Eagle Rare Standard complements this vegetarian dish and its roasting profile.

Maple Bourbon Roasted Pumpkin with Candied Pecans and Sage

The Recipe

Ingredients & Instructions

Everything you need to make this dish at home.

Ingredients

  • 4 cups pumpkin, peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes
  • 3 tbsp pure maple syrup
  • 2 tbsp bourbon
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 cup pecans
  • 2 tbsp brown sugar
  • 1 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 1 tsp fresh sage, finely chopped
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine pumpkin cubes, olive oil, maple syrup, bourbon, salt, and pepper. Toss to coat evenly.
  3. Spread the pumpkin in a single layer on half of the baking sheet.
  4. In a small skillet over medium heat, melt butter. Add pecans, brown sugar, and chopped sage. Stir constantly until the sugar melts and coats the pecans, about 3-4 minutes. Remove from heat.
  5. Spread candied pecans on the other half of the baking sheet.
  6. Roast both pumpkin and pecans in the oven for 35-40 minutes, turning the pumpkin halfway through, until pumpkin is tender and pecans are crunchy.
  7. Remove from oven and let cool slightly. Transfer to a serving dish, combining pumpkin with candied pecans and garnish with a few extra fried sage leaves if desired.

Top Matches

Best Bourbon Pairings for Maple Bourbon Roasted Pumpkin with Candied Pecans and Sage

Ranked bourbon recommendations for this recipe.

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88%

Eagle Rare Standard

Bourbon 45.00% ABV For Maple Bourbon Roasted Pumpkin with Candied Pecans and Sage

Eagle Rare Standard complements this vegetarian dish and its roasting profile.

Caramel, Vanilla, Oak Leather, Orange Zest, Cocoa
Pairing Score 88%
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88%

Pappy Van Winkle 15 Year

Wheated Bourbon 53.50% ABV For Maple Bourbon Roasted Pumpkin with Candied 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 88%
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88%

Willett Pot Still Reserve

Small Batch Bourbon 47.00% ABV For Maple Bourbon Roasted Pumpkin with Candied Pecans and Sage

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

Vanilla, Caramel, Pear Almond, Floral, Oak
Pairing Score 88%
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85%

Four Roses Small Batch

Small Batch Bourbon 45.00% ABV For Maple Bourbon Roasted Pumpkin with Candied Pecans and Sage

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

Caramel, Red Fruit, Spice Vanilla, Oak, Herbal
Pairing Score 85%
strong
85%

Jefferson’s Ocean

Barrel Finished Bourbon 45.00% ABV For Maple Bourbon Roasted Pumpkin with Candied Pecans and 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%

Elijah Craig Small Batch

Bourbon 47.00% ABV For Maple Bourbon Roasted Pumpkin with Candied Pecans and Sage

Elijah Craig Small Batch works as a bridge pairing for this vegetarian dish because it shares key flavor cues with the roasting preparation.

Caramel, Oak, Vanilla Baking Spice, Toasted Nuts, Apple
Pairing Score 84%
strong
83%

Bulleit Bourbon Standard

Bourbon 45.00% ABV For Maple Bourbon Roasted Pumpkin with Candied Pecans and Sage

Bulleit Bourbon Standard complements this vegetarian dish and its roasting profile.

Spice, Vanilla, Orange Peel Oak, Honey, Nutmeg
Pairing Score 83%
strong
83%

George T. Stagg Standard

Barrel Proof Bourbon 62.50% ABV For Maple Bourbon Roasted Pumpkin with Candied Pecans and Sage

George T. Stagg Standard complements this vegetarian dish and its roasting profile.

Dark Cherry, Oak, Vanilla Tobacco, Cocoa, Spice
Pairing Score 83%
strong
83%

Heaven Hill 7-Year Bottled-in-Bond

Bottled-in-Bond Bourbon 50.00% ABV For Maple Bourbon Roasted Pumpkin with Candied 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 83%
strong
83%

Jefferson’s Reserve

Small Batch Bourbon 45.10% ABV For Maple Bourbon Roasted Pumpkin with Candied Pecans and Sage

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

Vanilla, Caramel, Oak Almond, Dried Fruit, Spice
Pairing Score 83%
strong
83%

Knob Creek Single Barrel

Single Barrel Bourbon 60.00% ABV For Maple Bourbon Roasted Pumpkin with Candied Pecans and 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 Roasted Pumpkin with Candied Pecans and Sage

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

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